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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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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Encryption Standard, AWS CloudFormation, IT Automation, Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Governance and Risk Management Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, IT Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Accountability

    4.8
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Manage Identities and Governance in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, User Accounts, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking

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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Security Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Understanding economic policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Economic Development, Tax, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Resource Management, Fundraising, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Amazon S3, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · 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, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance

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

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Political Economy of Institutions and Development

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · 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, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Governance, Business Priorities, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investment Management, Decision Making, Public Policies

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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Corruption

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Leadership Studies, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    550 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance: Whizlabs
  • Governance and Risk Management Concepts: Packt
  • Manage Identities and Governance in Azure: Whizlabs
  • Security Management and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London
  • AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance: Whizlabs
  • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance: Whizlabs
  • Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope: University of Leeds
  • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden

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