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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, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity, Emerging Technologies

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Public Works, Transportation Management, Facility Management, Land Management, Operations Management, Asset Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Project Management, Public Administration, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Issue, Economics, Peer Review, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      797 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Administración de Proyectos: Principios Básicos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Cost Management, Project Management, Change Control, Microsoft Project, Project Controls, Communication Planning, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Earned Value Management, Budget Management

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

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Graphic and Visual Design, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Theory, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Social Media, Storytelling, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Microeconomics Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Business, Behavioral Economics, Business Operations, Economic Development, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Market Research, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Non-Profit Accounting, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Philanthropy, Report Writing, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Public Administration, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Data Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Advanced Analytics, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Proposal Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Tree Maps, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Data Security, Vulnerability, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Political Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Análisis de Datos de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Presentations, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Ggplot2, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Tableau Software, Data Processing, Dashboard, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Research, Mobile Development, Data Ethics, Research Design, Prototyping, Technical Communication, Information Privacy

      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 public administration courses

    • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • Administración de Proyectos: Principios Básicos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
    • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
    • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: University at Buffalo
    • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park

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