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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Challenges and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Policy Development, Governance, Environmental Science

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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, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

      Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Economics, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis

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      University of Michigan

      Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Education, Epidemiology, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Radiation Protection, Immunology

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      The George Washington University

      Vaccine Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

      Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, International Finance, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Marco de Política Ambiental y Social del BID

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Policy, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Risk Management, Community Development, Health And Safety Standards, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Data for Effective Policy Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Policy Analysis, Data Quality, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Research, Statistical Analysis, Research Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
    • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
    • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection: Imperial College London
    • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
    • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Marco de Política Ambiental y Social del BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania

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