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    Study public economics for understanding government policies and their economic impact. Learn about taxation, public goods, and fiscal policy.

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      University of Michigan

      Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Program Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Ethics, Plot (Graphics), Surveys, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, Research Design, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Public Administration, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Research

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Budgeting

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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Data Integration, Business Process, SQL, Data Analysis, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resilience

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

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      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Tax, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Digital Advertising, Data Ethics, Email Marketing, Marketing, ChatGPT, Advertising, Digital Marketing, MarTech, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Technical Writing

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Communication Planning, Media and Communications, Marketing Collateral, Crisis Management, Storytelling, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Branding, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Management, Business Ethics, Media Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Journalism, Influencing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      697 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      The Global Financial Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Financial Policy, Mortgage Loans, Financial Regulation, Public Policies, Credit Risk, Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Consumer Lending, International Finance, Banking, Financial Analysis, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Media Planning, Data Storytelling, Google Ads, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Loyalty Programs, E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Retention, Campaign Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Tax, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Decision Making

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

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Integrated Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Press Releases, Performance Reporting, Web Content, Marketing Communications, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Content Management Systems, Public Affairs, Strategic Communication, Incident Management, Business Reporting, Content Management, Data Visualization, Content Marketing, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Behavioral Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Environment Health And Safety, Community Health, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Behavioral Economics, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Public Policies, Preventative Care, Social and Human Services

      4.8
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      645 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
    • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
    • Google Business Intelligence: Google
    • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
    • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Global Financial Crisis: Yale University
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania

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