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      Universiteit Leiden

      Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      International Cyber Conflicts

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG Risks and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Investments, Return On Investment, Sustainable Business, Governance, Sustainability Reporting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Administración financiera y su función en la empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Performance Measurement, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Financial Policy, Cash Flows, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Working Capital, Return On Investment

      4.8
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      University of Geneva

      Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Political Sciences, Economics, Education and Training, Personal Development

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Refugees in the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Work, Case Studies, International Relations, World History, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, European History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      Electric Vehicles and Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Market Dynamics, Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Policies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Science, Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Consumer Behaviour

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Personal Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, First Aid, Record Keeping

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Climate Change and Sustainable Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Project Finance, Environmental Policy, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Economics, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Energy and Utilities, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Western Australia

      Agriculture, Economics and Nature

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Economics, Business Economics, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Supply And Demand, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Economics of Health Care Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Medicare, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospice

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
    • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
    • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Administración financiera y su función en la empresa : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
    • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Electric Vehicles and Mobility: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
    • Climate Change and Sustainable Investing: EDHEC Business School

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