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      Yale University

      Essentials of Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Care, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Demography, Chronic Diseases

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Public Speaking with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Canva (Software), Verbal Communication Skills, Infographics, Communication, Graphic and Visual Design

      4.4
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Media Relations, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      606 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Communication, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Methods, Financial Modeling, Process Optimization, Complex Problem Solving, Transportation Operations

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

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Mediation, Policy Analysis

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

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      IESE Business School

      The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Content Creation, Writing, Active Listening, Empathy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      980 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Successful Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Courage, Communication, Storytelling, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Composure, Stress Management, Business Writing, Adaptability

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

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Management, Asset Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Governance, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Internet Of Things, Data Management, Stakeholder Management, Emerging Technologies

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

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      University of Washington

      Introduction to Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Peer Review, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Organizational Skills, Composure, Stress Management

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

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Artificial Intelligence in Government

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Operational Efficiency, Generative AI, Technical Consulting, Performance Measurement, Procurement, Organizational Change, Natural Language Processing, Scalability, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Social Studies, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
    • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
    • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
    • Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World: University of London
    • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
    • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to Public Speaking: University of Washington

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