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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Public Speaking with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia

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      155 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Public Health, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

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

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      IE Business School

      Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stress Management, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Behavioral Economics, Physical Therapy, Goal Setting

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

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      340 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Global Public Procurement

      Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Purchasing, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Management, Request for Proposal, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Market Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Speechwriting

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
    • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more: IE Business School
    • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
    • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington

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