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Government courses can help you learn policy analysis, legislative processes, public administration, and the workings of political systems. You can build skills in advocacy, data analysis, and effective communication with stakeholders. Many courses introduce tools such as statistical software for analyzing public data, project management platforms for implementing initiatives, and simulation models for understanding governance scenarios.


Popular Government Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Political Sciences

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Stocks and Bonds

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investments, Equities, Capital Markets, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managerial Economics and Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Market Dynamics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, Financial Policy, Banking, International Finance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Economics, Statistical Analysis, Business Economics, Peer Review, Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Negotiation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gobierno Corporativo

    Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Corporate Accounting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Mobile Security, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Cyber Risk

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: When Markets Fail

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Market Share, Competitive Analysis, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Consumer Behaviour

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Data Loss Prevention, Anomaly Detection, Data Security, System Implementation, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Storytelling, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Secure AI Systems Across Lifecycle Stages

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Model Deployment, Data Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Lifecycle Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AAPC

    Introduction to Certified Professional Biller

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Office Procedures, Health Systems, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Insurance, Administration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Stocks and Bonds: University of Michigan
  • Managerial Economics and Business Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Gobierno Corporativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
  • Microeconomics: When Markets Fail: University of Pennsylvania
  • Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence: Starweaver
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
  • Secure AI Systems Across Lifecycle Stages: Coursera

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