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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Accounting, Data Management, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Auditing, General Accounting, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Analytics, GitHub, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Social Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Social Impact, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment, Stakeholder Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (178) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Communicating Data Science Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Sharing, Data Governance, Big Data, Technical Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 3.4 (142) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U
    S

    Multiple educators

    Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainable Architecture, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Environment and Resource Management

    ★ 4.7 (502) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (315) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for Social Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Decision Making, Investment Management, Organizational Leadership, Investments, Program Evaluation, General Finance

    ★ 4.6 (557) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Promotion, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Research

    ★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Earth Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, International Finance, Investments, Policy Development, Data Literacy, Data Collection

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

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Moving to the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Service Level Agreement, Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor Contracts, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Workforce Planning, Contract Management, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication Strategies

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

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Foundations of Sustainability and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Investment Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Investments, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.7 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making

    ★ 4.7 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U
    E
    E

    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Visionary, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Traffic Flow Optimization, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies

    ★ 4.9 (294) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
  • Communicating Data Science Results: University of Washington
  • Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Business Strategies for Social Impact: University of Pennsylvania
  • Health Systems Development: Imperial College London
  • Earth Economics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Moving to the Cloud: The University of Melbourne
  • Foundations of Sustainability and ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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