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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Peer Review, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Presentations, Typography, Design, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Proofreading, Branding, Verbal Communication Skills, Courage

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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Health Care Administration, Systems Thinking, Patient Flow, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Clinical Trials, Quality Improvement, Analytics, Care Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Personalized Service, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Science of Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Respiration, Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry, Public Health, Biology, Neurology, Cardiology, Geriatrics

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

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      Stanford University

      Cryptography I

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

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

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      Google Cloud

      Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Feasibility Studies, Cloud Solutions, Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Ethics, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Applied Machine Learning, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Big Data, Business Transformation, Containerization, Software As A Service, Data Strategy, Machine Learning, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

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

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      University of California, Davis

      Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Data Storytelling, Land Management, Spatial Analysis, Database Design, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Sharing, Relational Databases, Community Health, Public Health, 3D Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Management, Emergency Response

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Análisis de Datos de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Presentations, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Ggplot2, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Meeting Facilitation, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Application Development, Distributed Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Software Design Documents, Development Environment, Interoperability, FinTech, Cloud Platforms, Software Development Tools, Solution Design, Program Development, Emerging Technologies, Other Programming Languages, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Customer Insights, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, A/B Testing

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

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      Google

      Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, Research Design, Presentations, Research Methodologies, Data Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Information Privacy, Diversity Awareness

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

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      Google

      Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, NIST 800-53, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Cryptography, Authentications

      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

    • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
    • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cryptography I: Stanford University
    • Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
    • Análisis de Datos de Google: Google
    • Blockchain: University at Buffalo
    • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia

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