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    Emory University

    Introduction to Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Text Mining, Consumer Behaviour, Data Mining, Social Network Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Unstructured Data, Trend Analysis, Research

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Data Synthesis, Information Privacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Modeling and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Database Design, Power BI, Star Schema, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Integrity, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Quality, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Driving engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Nouvelles approches pour mesurer la santé de la population

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Sampling (Statistics), Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Health Information Management, Data Integration, Electronic Medical Record System, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Data Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Methods, Encryption, Data Quality, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Facebook, Instagram, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Brand Awareness, Performance Measurement, Content Creation

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Investment Management, Prioritization, Quantitative Research, Decision Making, Public Policies

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Use Basecamp for Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Telecommuting, Project Management, Productivity Software, Internal Communications, File Management, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Account Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia

    Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, European History, Public History, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine em Português

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Containerization, Generative AI, Microservices, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, CI/CD, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Site Reliability Engineering, Network Infrastructure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Social Media Analytics: Emory University
  • Generative AI for Data Science: Microsoft
  • Data Modeling and Architecture: Microsoft
  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • Nouvelles approches pour mesurer la santé de la population: Johns Hopkins University
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Google Cloud
  • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn
  • Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Use Basecamp for Project Management: Coursera Project Network

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