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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Event Monitoring, Precision Medicine, Medical Equipment and Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Health Technology, Electronics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry

      4.8
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      233 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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

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      University of Michigan

      Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Technical Communication, R Programming, Box Plots, Public Administration, Histogram, Social Justice, Trend Analysis

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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Inequality and Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Commercial Laws, Tax Laws, Economics, International Finance, Public Policies, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      IBM

      GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Integration Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Strategy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Strategic Leadership, Business Marketing, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Return On Investment, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resources, Information Technology Operations, Finance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Public Policies, Security Management, Policy Development, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Investigation, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Personalized Service, Revenue Management, Business Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Service Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Marketing, Capacity Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      543 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

      Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Data Governance, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Audit Planning, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Cloud Management, Security Testing, Disaster Recovery, Risk Analysis, Change Control, Cloud Security, Database Management, System Implementation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Internal Auditing, Auditing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Business Process Management, Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Service Management, Automation, Organizational Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

      Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Community Development, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Public Policies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      The Construction Industry: The Way Forward

      Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Construction, Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, Digital Transformation, Workforce Management, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Sustainability Reporting, Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      371 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
    • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
    • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
    • Governance and Management of IT: Packt
    • GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Integration Strategy: IBM
    • Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing: Yonsei University
    • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt
    • Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes: Coursera Instructor Network

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