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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Cost of Care: Why is U.S. Healthcare so Expensive?

      Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Policy, Health Systems, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Utilization Management, Health Administration, Care Management, Health Care, Governance, Pharmaceuticals, Case Studies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      ISC2 Essentials of Cloud Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Business Continuity, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Data Migration, Resource Allocation, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Management, Public Cloud, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Risk Mitigation, Virtualization, Security Strategy

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Prepare for the Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Resource Utilization, Marketing Effectiveness, Registration, Statistical Methods, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Safety, Decision Making, Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Advocacy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Policy Development, International Relations, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Partnership, Compliance Management, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer du contenu de développement durable avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Sustainability Reporting, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SAE Institute México

      Distribución digital de la música independiente

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Publishing, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Music, Product Promotion, Marketing Channel, Commercialization, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Revenue Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Implementando la acción climática

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Governance, Economic Development, International Relations, Public Policies, Finance, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Climate change education

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Hydrology, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Quality, Environmental Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Education and Training, Sustainable Technologies, Teaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Persone, tecnologia e futuro della mobilità

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Interactive Learning, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Electric Power Systems, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Sustainable Systems, Transportation Operations, Policy Analysis, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Technologies, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Climate Change Mitigation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Design, Typography, Data Import/Export, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The Open University

      Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cognitive flexibility, Business Systems Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Process Mapping, Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The Cost of Care: Why is U.S. Healthcare so Expensive?: University of Pennsylvania
    • ISC2 Essentials of Cloud Certificate: ISC2
    • Prepare for the Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta
    • Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
    • L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Créer du contenu de développement durable avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Distribución digital de la música independiente: SAE Institute México
    • Implementando la acción climática: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Persone, tecnologia e futuro della mobilità: University of Michigan

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