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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


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Fraud detection, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Insurance, Blockchain, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Community Development, Legal Research, Advocacy, Governance, Sustainable Development, Professional Networking, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Governance, Business Process, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health And Wellness Coaching, Care Coordination, Presentations, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Stakeholder Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Cloud Services, Threat Management, General Networking, Windows PowerShell, Cyber Governance, Unix Commands

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Responsible Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Data Ethics, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Automation, Stakeholder Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Unilever

    Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Improvement, Data Management, Data Lakes, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Practice Management, Stakeholder Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Accountability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Public Policies, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Governance, R Programming, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Risks and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Case Studies, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Investments, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Sustainable Business, Governance

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech): The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • Responsible Generative AI: University of Michigan
  • Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst: Unilever
  • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
  • Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs: Duke University

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