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      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Primary Care, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Patient Treatment, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis, Molecular Biology, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Data Analysis, Data Management

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Nursing Homes, Cleanliness, Sanitation, Patient Safety, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Regression Analysis, Tableau Software, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Database Management, Seaborn, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

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      4.7
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      565 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Scalability, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, General Networking, Data Integrity

      4.6
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      996 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Political Economy of Institutions and Development

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Governance, Social Sciences, International Finance, Economics, Public Policies, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Gerontology, Epidemiology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Design, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Oncology, Preventative Care, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Kinesiology

      4.7
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      504 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Marketing, Business Planning, Planning, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      730 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Dentistry 101

      Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Public Health, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Surgery, Higher Education, Research, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      The Importance of Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Collection, Real Time Data, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Transformation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Crisis Management

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Pathology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Sanitation, Clinical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Biology, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Neurology, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      711 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Policy, Spatial Data Analysis, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      725 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Math Prep: College & Work Ready

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Geometry, Graphing, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      314 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
    • Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
    • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Dentistry 101: University of Michigan
    • The Importance of Listening: Northwestern University
    • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University

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