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      Infosec

      Governance and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Governance, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Performance Metric

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Design de projetos de governo digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Integration, Talent Management, Program Evaluation, Data Strategy, Cybersecurity, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Policy Development, Governance, Project Design, Public Administration, Interoperability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Improvement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      사람, 기술, 모빌리티의 미래

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Automation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Vision, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Information System Auditing, Governance and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Quality Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Talent Management, User Centered Design, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Human Resources Management and Planning, Policy Development, Public Administration, Strategic Communication, Project Design, Communication Strategies, Data Management, Program Evaluation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Introduction to Political Citizenship

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Development, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Sociology, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Colaboración intergeneracional en las organizaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Collaboration, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Active Listening, Knowledge Transfer, Communication, Employee Retention, Presentations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Certificado en Gestión y Políticas en Salud Pública

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Gerontology, Health Policy, Occupational Health, Health Promotion, Digital Transformation, Cryptography, Assertiveness, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Telehealth, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Health Systems

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      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      The World Bank Group

      Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics

      Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Project Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Case Studies

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno corporativo: normatividad aplicable

      Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Business Ethics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Reporting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Governance and Strategy: Infosec
    • Design de projetos de governo digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • 사람, 기술, 모빌리티의 미래: University of Michigan
    • Information System Auditing, Governance and Management: Whizlabs
    • Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Introduction to Political Citizenship: University of Geneva
    • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
    • Colaboración intergeneracional en las organizaciones: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Certificado en Gestión y Políticas en Salud Pública: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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