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      Johns Hopkins University

      Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Surveys, Child Health, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Health Policy, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Public Health, Hospitality, Case Studies

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Resource Allocation, Environmental Issue, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Health Promotion, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Emergency Response, Collaboration, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Keyword Research, Financial Acumen, Business Strategy, People Development, Digital Marketing, Cash Management, Strategic Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Leadership and Management, Content Marketing, Leadership Development, Budget Management, Accounting, Storytelling

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      703 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      The Oracle Database RAC Administration Course (12c and 19c)

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, Application Lifecycle Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Patch Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Software Installation, Server Administration, Load Balancing, Transaction Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage, System Configuration, Network Administration

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Data Visualization Software, GIS Software, Biostatistics, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Estimation, Demography, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
    • Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale: Johns Hopkins University
    • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
    • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
    • Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health: University of Copenhagen
    • Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems: IBM
    • The Oracle Database RAC Administration Course (12c and 19c): Packt

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