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Governance Courses

Governance courses can help you learn policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, ethical decision-making, and stakeholder engagement strategies. You can build skills in risk assessment, compliance management, and effective communication with diverse groups. Many courses introduce tools like data visualization software and project management platforms, that support implementing governance strategies and tracking progress in real-time.

Popular Governance Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Malware Protection, Incident Management, Penetration Testing

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security Advanced Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Developing AI Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Legal Risk, Compliance Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, AI literacy, Stakeholder Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Generative AI, Case Studies, Data Science

    ★ 4.2 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Internal Auditing, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Safety Assurance, Occupational Health, Safety Audits, Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, Risk Control, Environment Health And Safety, Accident Prevention, Risk Management, Health And Safety Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Development

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Across Critical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Communications, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Stakeholder Management, Information Systems Security, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Governance, Strategic Communication, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change and Global Affairs

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Mitigation, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, International Relations, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection, Continuous Improvement Process

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Customer Data Management, Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data-Driven Marketing, Big Data, Customer Insights, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Literacy, Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Data Collection, Personalized Service, Business Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Financing the development and evolution of infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Risk Management, Investments, Contract Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Finance, Investment Management, Economic Development, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Grande Distribution et RSE : Comprendre et Agir

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Regulations, Consumer Behaviour, Packaging and Labeling, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.9 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    "Making" Progress Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Community Outreach, Interactive Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Research, Culture

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Microsoft Entra

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Accounts, Proxy Servers

    ★ 3.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance: Packt
  • Blockchain Security Advanced Protection : LearnQuest
  • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Across Critical Systems: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002: Packt
  • Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms: Politecnico di Milano
  • Financing the development and evolution of infrastructure: Università Bocconi
  • Grande Distribution et RSE : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School

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