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      University of California, Davis

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Client Services, Target Audience, Persona Development, Social Media, Project Management, Web Content, Digital Marketing, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Expectation Management

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Biostatistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Box Plots, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, Science and Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Geographic Information Systems, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Community Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation, Biostatistics, Data Visualization Software, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Technical Communication, Trend Analysis, System Monitoring, Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Paid media, Social Media, Data Storytelling, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Advertising Campaigns, Instagram, Campaign Management, Marketing, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Brand Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Intuit

      Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Reconciliation, Sales Tax, Income Statement, General Ledger, Payroll Tax, Financial Analysis, Fixed Asset, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Accounting Records, Property Accounting, Payroll

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Data Security, Data Ethics, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Network Analysis, Information Privacy

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      36K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Accounting, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Financial Reporting, Goal Setting, Cash Management, Income Statement, Leadership and Management, Financial Forecasting, Business Management, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Cash Flows, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      679 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Communication Planning, Media and Communications, Marketing Collateral, Crisis Management, Storytelling, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Branding, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Management, Business Ethics, Media Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Journalism, Influencing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      697 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Administración de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Capital, Management Accounting, Value Propositions, Marketing, Target Market, Financial Statements, Talent Management, Cost Accounting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Administration, Strategic Marketing, Training and Development, Consumer Behaviour, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics

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

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Generative AI, Data Management, Data Governance, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Technology Strategies, Regulatory Requirements, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Digital Advertising, Data Ethics, Email Marketing, Marketing, ChatGPT, Advertising, Digital Marketing, MarTech, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Technical Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Linux Commands, Database Administration, Data Architecture, Data Migration, Data Security, IBM DB2, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Database Design, MySQL, Cloud Storage, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Extract, Transform, Load

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.9K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
    • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Meta Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Administración de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
    • Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation: University of Michigan

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