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    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity, International Relations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain Platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Cloud Computing Architecture, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cryptography, Open Source Technology, Scalability, Data Storage, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Emerging Technologies, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      446 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Usable Security

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      The Nature of Genius

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Intellectual Property

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Interactive Brokers

      Forex - Trading Around the World

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Investments, Product Knowledge, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Analysis, Order Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Disease Screening in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      404 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de Chile

      Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Education and Training, Social Justice, Special Education, Community and Social Work, Health Policy, Design, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, Medical Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Computer Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, System Software, General Networking, Information Privacy, Information Systems, Workflow Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Cloud DNS: Traffic Steering using Geolocation Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Geographic Information Systems, Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environment Health And Safety, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Sanitation, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
    • Blockchain Platforms: University at Buffalo
    • Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
    • Forex - Trading Around the World: Interactive Brokers
    • Disease Screening in Public Health: University of Geneva
    • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
    • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine

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