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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Data Storage Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Storage, Big Data, Risk Analysis, Databases, Data Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, SQL

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Information Systems Auditing and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, Project Coordination, Financial Controls, Quality Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Presentations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Resource Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Ethics and Governance in the Age of Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Benchmarking, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

      Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Culture, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Manchester

      Industrial Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Microbiology

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

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      LearnKartS

      PgMP® Performance Domains - Governance and Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Closure, Governance, Project Management, Benefits Administration, Resource Management, Change Management, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Crisis Intervention, Political Sciences, Human Services, Advocacy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, World History, Systems Thinking, Governance

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

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      Sciences Po

      Data and Urban Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Data Governance, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Administration, Data Sharing, Policy Analysis, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computing Platforms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Governance, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Prioritization, Economic Development, Decision Making, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      PepsiCo

      Water Governance & Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Strategic Planning, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Laws, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Benefit Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced Business Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Information Systems Auditing and Governance: Packt
    • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
    • Ethics and Governance in the Age of Generative AI: Northeastern University
    • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
    • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
    • PgMP® Performance Domains - Governance and Lifecycle: LearnKartS
    • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
    • Data and Urban Governance: Sciences Po
    • Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope: University of Leeds

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