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.

Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Transportation Operations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Compliance Management, Continuous Monitoring, AI Product Strategy, Automation, Legal Strategy, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analytics, Governance
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Databases, Data Management, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Object-Relational Mapping
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, Encryption, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Data Governance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Governance, Corporate Sustainability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Governance, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Water Sustainability, Economic Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation, Experimentation, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Higher Education, Student Services, Financial Policy, Education and Training, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Compliance Management, FinTech, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Governance, Business Continuity Planning, IT Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Disaster Recovery, System Implementation, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Hardening, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Personally Identifiable Information, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Healthcare Ethics, Data Security, Data Governance, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Informed Consent, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Risk Management, Service Level Agreement, Governance, Vendor Management, Business Requirements, Employee Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks