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      University of Colorado System

      Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Working With Children, Child Health, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Parent Communication, Health Policy, Student Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Content, Advertising & Social IMC

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Content Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Strategies, Drive Engagement, A/B Testing

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

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      Rice University

      A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Tax, Financial Policy, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Fiscal Management, Cost Management, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Policy Analysis, Labor Relations, Business Metrics, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Emory University

      The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Education and Training, Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Research, Curriculum Development, Liberal Arts, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biostatistics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Data Ethics, HR Tech, Generative AI, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Training Programs, Employee Training, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Developing AI Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Human Resource Policies, Governance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Education and Training, Data Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HRCI

      Employee Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Relations, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Policy Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Workforce Planning, Organizational Strategy, Record Keeping, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Business Continuity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Talent Acquisition

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Problem Solving, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality, Design Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Legal Proceedings, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Law

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Scheduling, Integrated Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Target Audience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Climate Change and Sustainable Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Policy, Investment Management, Project Finance, Portfolio Management, Energy and Utilities, Financial Market, Investments, Risk Management, Economics, Environmental Issue, Securities (Finance), Finance, Financial Regulation, Policy Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      400 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
    • Content, Advertising & Social IMC: Northwestern University
    • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
    • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
    • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
    • Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI: Board Infinity
    • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Employee Relations: HRCI
    • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
    • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University

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