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      University of Michigan

      Data Science Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Integrity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Sciences, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Diversity Awareness

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

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Public Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Branding, Innovation, Presentations, Communication, Brand Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundraising and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Campaign Management, Tax Planning, Philanthropy, Marketing Materials, Marketing Planning, Direct Marketing, Business Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Event Management, Sales Prospecting, Estate Planning, Administration, Telemarketing, Relationship Building, Email Marketing, Negotiation, Benefits Administration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      380 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      The Payroll Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Compensation Management, Customer Service, Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      412 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Scalability, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, General Networking, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      995 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Dentistry 101

      Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Public Health, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Surgery, Higher Education, Research, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Development of Secure Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Web Services, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Public Key Infrastructure, Computer Systems, Network Security, Real Time Data, Cryptography, System Requirements, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Software Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Verification And Validation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Architecting Solutions on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Administration, API Gateway, Server Side, Database Management, Software Architecture, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      518 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Unilever

      Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Return On Investment, Keyword Research, Data Presentation, Marketing Strategies, Performance Reporting, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Marketing Channel, A/B Testing, Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Health Information Management, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of North Texas

      Math Prep: College & Work Ready

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Geometry, Graphing, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      314 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Journals, World History, Writing, European History, Writing and Editing, Oral Expression, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      617 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Science Ethics: University of Michigan
    • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
    • Fundraising and Development: University of California, Davis
    • The Payroll Professional: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Dentistry 101: University of Michigan
    • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
    • Architecting Solutions on AWS: Amazon Web Services
    • Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst: Unilever
    • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University

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