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      The University of Notre Dame

      Ethics of Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytics, Responsible AI, Big Data, Data Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Predictive Analytics, Social Justice, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introducción a Facebook Ads Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Advertising, Social Media Management, Social Media, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ESSEC Business School

      Grande Distribution et RSE : Comprendre et Agir

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Sustainability Standards, Public Health, Consumer Behaviour, Packaging and Labeling, Supplier Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École normale supérieure

      Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Sustainability Reporting, Project Finance, Governance, International Relations, Economics, Environmental Policy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Security for Blockchain and DApps

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Computer Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Security Testing, Solution Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Instagram, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Facebook, E-Commerce, Google Ads, Pinterest, Brand Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Income Features in ProfitBooks

      Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Sales Process, Accounting Software, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Billing & Invoicing, Reconciliation, Accounting, Estimation, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Policy Development, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Legal Risk, Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Relations, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management, Workforce Planning

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Organizational Templates in Trello

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Dashboard, Team Management, Project Management, User Accounts, Information Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fortinet, Inc.

      FortiManager Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Network Security, Security Management, Network Planning And Design, Authentications, Scripting

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ethics of Technology: The University of Notre Dame
    • Cloud Architecture Design Patterns: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introducción a Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • Grande Distribution et RSE : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
    • Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur: École normale supérieure
    • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest
    • Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy: Simplilearn
    • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Income Features in ProfitBooks: Coursera Project Network
    • Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace: University of Michigan

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