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      Edureka

      Generative AI Architecture and Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Information Privacy, Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Data Security

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Prioritization, Climate Change Adaptation, Quantitative Research, Economic Development, Decision Making, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Legal Technology, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Creative Thinking, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Discover all the features of ZOOM

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Telecommuting, Verbal Communication Skills, Virtual Environment, Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      What is Climate Change?

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Political Sciences, Environmental Science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Care Management, Organizational Change, Care Coordination, Managed Care, Health Care Administration, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Governance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Expense Management, Performance Measurement, Financial Modeling, Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Química, guerra y ética

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Control, Public Safety and National Security, Personal protective equipment, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Seguridad hídrica

      Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Governance, Policy Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Information Privacy, Information Architecture, Data Governance, Intellectual Property, Organizational Structure, Enterprise Architecture, Informatics, Business Metrics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Innovation, Data Analysis, Accounting, Big Data

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Market Data, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Syndemics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Substance Abuse, Infectious Diseases, Quantitative Research, Chronic Diseases, Anthropology, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public policy courses

    • Generative AI Architecture and Application Development: Edureka
    • Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
    • AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity: University of Michigan
    • Discover all the features of ZOOM: Coursera Project Network
    • What is Climate Change?: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies: University of Houston
    • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Seguridad hídrica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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