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      University of Michigan

      Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Policy Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
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      419 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Introduction to Economic Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Economics, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Gerontology, Mental Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Hospice, Medication Administration, Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Medical Prescription, Health Care, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      506 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Environment, Social Studies, Food and Beverage, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Economics, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Introducción a las redes sociales. Sus objetivos y métricas.

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Instagram, Facebook, Marketing, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Content Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Engagement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      International Cyber Conflicts

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Diplomacy, Infrastructure Architecture, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Saúde Baseada em Evidências

      Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Health Care, Health Policy, Research, Epidemiology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Investigation, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      547 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Análisis Financiero

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Investment Management, Accounting, Capital Markets, Equities, Bankruptcies, Corporate Finance, Tax, Financial Policy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      618 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      872 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
    • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
    • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción a las redes sociales. Sus objetivos y métricas. : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
    • Saúde Baseada em Evidências: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University

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