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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      The Payroll Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Systems, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Compensation Management, Workforce Management, Record Keeping, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Auditing, Data Security, Tax Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Transformación digital de Gobiernos

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Project Design, Experience Design, Interoperability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Data Management, Program Evaluation, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Data Security, Big Data, Project Management, Technology Strategies, Process Improvement, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Tax

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Analytical Skills, Research, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, International Relations, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Fundraising, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Policy Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy Analysis, Business Ethics, Public Policies, Income Tax, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business Context

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Commercial Laws, Political Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, World History, Business Economics, Business, Business Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Payment Systems, Health Technology, Medical Science and Research, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Assessment, Risk Analysis, Pharmaceuticals, Predictive Modeling, Regulatory Compliance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Governance and Management of IT

      Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Management, Cloud Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Business Risk Management, Resource Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Quality Assurance, Compliance Management, Technology Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Auditing, Business Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Royal Holloway, University of London

      Security Management and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, ISO/IEC 27001, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Security Controls, Human Factors (Security)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Data and Urban Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Strategy, Data Governance, Big Data, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Economics, Governance, Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gobierno Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interoperability, Data Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Security, Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Identity and Access Management, Public Administration, Governance, Business Transformation, Policy Development, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular government courses

    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
    • The Payroll Cycle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector: University of Michigan
    • Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
    • International Business Context: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
    • Governance and Management of IT: Packt
    • Security Management and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London

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