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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Design de projetos de governo digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Talent Management, User Centered Design, Data Integration, Project Design, Cybersecurity, User Experience Design, Process Design, Data Management, Governance, Technology Strategies, Program Evaluation, Interoperability, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    COVID UNCOVERED: Beleidsimpact op sociaal kwetsbare mensen

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Social and Human Services, Gerontology, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Vulnerability, Disabilities, Qualitative Research, Mental Health, Public Policies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Future of Healthcare and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Consumer Behaviour

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship University Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Business Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Product Development, Supplier Relationship Management, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media, Strategic Sourcing, Innovation, Decision Making, Content Marketing, Process Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Operations, Business Planning, Operational Efficiency, Sustainable Development

    University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Surveys, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Research Reports, Social Determinants Of Health, Matplotlib, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, International Relations, Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Immigration Law, Case Studies

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Georgetown University

    Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Survey Creation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Market Opportunities, Storytelling, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Policy Development, Political Sciences

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Certificado en Bases de la Salud Pública

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Public Health, Scientific Methods, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Research Design, Infectious Diseases, Health Promotion, Probability & Statistics, Preventative Care, Occupational Health

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Certificado en Gestión y Políticas en Salud Pública

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Gerontology, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Key Infrastructure, Biostatistics, Encryption, Cryptography, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Occupational Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Promotion, Digital Transformation, Assertiveness, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Evaluation, Health Systems

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Surveys, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Survey Creation, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Political Sciences, Economic Development, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Immigration Law, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Public Safety and National Security, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Security Strategy

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Research Methodologies, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Team Building, Social Media Strategy, Business Modeling, Active Listening, Sustainable Business, Business Planning, Supplier Relationship Management, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Stakeholder Engagement

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Trust Based Leadership University Certificate

    Skills you'll gain:

    University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Bachelor of Science in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Research, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Culture, Child Development, Gerontology, Cultural Sensitivity, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Learning Theory, Biology, Behavior Management, Lifelong Learning, Persuasive Communication, Research Methodologies

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • Design de projetos de governo digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • COVID UNCOVERED: Beleidsimpact op sociaal kwetsbare mensen: University of Amsterdam
  • The Future of Healthcare and Emerging Trends: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship University Certificate: HEC Paris
  • M.A. Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University
  • Certificado en Bases de la Salud Pública: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Certificado en Gestión y Políticas en Salud Pública: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: HEC Paris

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