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    IBM

    Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Software Installation, System Configuration

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Active Listening

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

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    IESE Business School

    Foundations of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Financial Statements, Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Branding, Leadership Development, Business Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Income Statement, Business Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Conflict Management, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Leadership, Finance

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

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    IE Business School

    Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Communication

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    343 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Health Care Administration, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, AI Personalization, Precision Medicine, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Administración de Proyectos: Principios Básicos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Change Control, Microsoft Project, Project Controls, Communication Planning, Project Performance, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Earned Value Management, Budget Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership and Management, Quality Improvement, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care, Health Policy, Organizational Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Structure, Performance Measurement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Public Health, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Community Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Program Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    487 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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

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

  • Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems: IBM
  • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
  • Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more: IE Business School
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
  • Administración de Proyectos: Principios Básicos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
  • مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan

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