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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Bankruptcies, Securities (Finance), Commercial Laws, Loans, Banking, Financial Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business, Financial Regulation, Organizational Structure, Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions

    Build toward a degree

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis

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    The University of Sydney

    Ethical Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Analytics, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business Context

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Commercial Laws, Political Sciences, Economics, World History, Business Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Governance, Economics, Qualitative Research, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Technologies, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Decision Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Society, and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, Enterprise Application Management

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Telehealth, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Clinical Documentation, Information Technology, Interoperability, Patient-centered Care, Innovation

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
  • Ethical Social Media : The University of Sydney
  • International Business Context: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age : IE Business School
  • Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Cybersecurity and Mobility: Kennesaw State University

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