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  • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations by The State University of New York, University at Buffalo
    Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations
    The State University of New York
    SPECIALIZATION
    Rated 4.4 out of five stars. 177 reviews
    4.4(177)
    24k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems
    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    COURSE
    Rated 4.7 out of five stars. 106 reviews
    4.7(106)
    2.8k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
  • Corporate governance. Mitos y realidades by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    Corporate governance. Mitos y realidades
    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    COURSE
    Rated 4.6 out of five stars. 167 reviews
    4.6(167)
    5.2k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance by Macquarie University
    Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance
    Macquarie University
    SPECIALIZATION
    Rated 4.8 out of five stars. 1474 reviews
    4.8(1,474)
    54k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Risk governance: Engage the board by Macquarie University
    Risk governance: Engage the board
    Macquarie University
    COURSE
    Rated 4.7 out of five stars. 86 reviews
    4.7(86)
    4.4k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Time to Reorganize! Understand Organizations, Act, and Build a Meaningful World. by HEC Paris
    Time to Reorganize! Understand Organizations, Act, and Build a Meaningful World.
    HEC Paris
    COURSE
    Rated 4.3 out of five stars. 50 reviews
    4.3(50)
    8.7k students
    Mixed LevelMixed
  • Leading transformations: Manage change by Macquarie University
    Leading transformations: Manage change
    Macquarie University
    COURSE
    Rated 4.7 out of five stars. 630 reviews
    4.7(630)
    19k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Research for Impact by University of Cape Town, Oxfam
    Research for Impact
    University of Cape Town
    COURSE
    Rated 4.9 out of five stars. 62 reviews
    4.9(62)
    8.2k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World by SOAS University of London, University of London
    Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World
    SOAS University of London
    COURSE
    Rated 4.7 out of five stars. 928 reviews
    4.7(928)
    44k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • What is Compliance? by University of Pennsylvania
    What is Compliance?
    University of Pennsylvania
    COURSE
    Rated 4.8 out of five stars. 645 reviews
    4.8(645)
    11k students
    Mixed LevelMixed
  • Political Governance and Public Policy in Russia by Saint Petersburg State University
    Political Governance and Public Policy in Russia
    Saint Petersburg State University
    COURSE
    Rated 4.6 out of five stars. 57 reviews
    4.6(57)
    4.1k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Arctic Change & the Nexus of Governance, Economics & Culture by University of Colorado Boulder
    Arctic Change & the Nexus of Governance, Economics & Culture
    University of Colorado Boulder
    COURSE
    Mixed LevelMixed
  • Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century by University of Virginia
    Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century
    University of Virginia
    COURSE
    Rated 4.7 out of five stars. 1178 reviews
    4.7(1,178)
    64k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Media ethics & governance by University of Amsterdam
    Media ethics & governance
    University of Amsterdam
    COURSE
    Rated 4.8 out of five stars. 330 reviews
    4.8(330)
    11k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
  • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance by The State University of New York, University at Buffalo
    Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance
    The State University of New York
    COURSE
    Rated 4.4 out of five stars. 151 reviews
    4.4(151)
    20k students
    Mixed LevelMixed
  • IS/IT Governance by University of Minnesota
    IS/IT Governance
    University of Minnesota
    COURSE
    Rated 4.6 out of five stars. 304 reviews
    4.6(304)
    17k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Sharing Cities: Governance and Urban Sustainability by Lund University
    Sharing Cities: Governance and Urban Sustainability
    Lund University
    COURSE
    Rated 4.7 out of five stars. 95 reviews
    4.7(95)
    4.2k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope by University of Leeds
    Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope
    University of Leeds
    COURSE
    Rated 4.7 out of five stars. 195 reviews
    4.7(195)
    5k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
  • Healthcare Data Quality and Governance by University of California, Davis
    Healthcare Data Quality and Governance
    University of California, Davis
    COURSE
    Rated 4.4 out of five stars. 35 reviews
    4.4(35)
    3.8k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process
    University at Buffalo
    COURSE
    Rated 4.5 out of five stars. 53 reviews
    4.5(53)
    5.2k students
    Mixed LevelMixed

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

  • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: The State University of New York
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Corporate governance. Mitos y realidades: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance: Macquarie University
  • Risk governance: Engage the board: Macquarie University
  • Time to Reorganize! Understand Organizations, Act, and Build a Meaningful World.: HEC Paris
  • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
  • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: SOAS University of London
  • What is Compliance?: University of Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions about Governance

  • Governance encompasses the rules and processes used to make and execute decisions within an organization. This term is perhaps most familiar in the realm of political governance, where governments at the local, state, and national level create and enforce laws. However, it is also an important concept for businesses and nonprofits, where sound governance principles can have a decisive impact on long-term success.

    As in political governance, a top priority of corporate governance is to ensure the integrity and transparency of decision-making processes to preserve the trust and confidence of customers, investors, and other stakeholders. In today’s unpredictable world, it is also important to have resilient risk governance and change management principles in place to enable organizations to thrive even during times of disruption and unexpected circumstances.

    Above all, good governance should establish a sense of purpose within an organization and a culture of accountability in performance towards its goals. Whether led by elected officials or a board of directors, principled strategic leadership can inspire alignment throughout an organization in pursuit of a common vision.

  • Having a firm grasp of the principles of good governance as well as an understanding of how to establish them within an organization are important assets for management roles of all types. Whether you are the director of a non-profit, the CEO of a corporation, or the mayor of a town, the ability to define shared goals and set a clear framework for achieving them is an essential skill.

    A strong background in governance is thus valued highly in any organization. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for general and operations managers in May 2019 was $100,780, and the median annual wage for chief executives was $184,460.

  • Yes! Whether you are working in government, business, or the nonprofit sector, an understanding of governance can help you take your career to the next level. Coursera offers a range of courses to help you learn about the application of governance principles across each of these areas from top-ranked universities including the University of Minnesota, The State University of New York, and Macquarie University. Regardless of your focus, you can complete coursework on a flexible schedule that lets you fit online learning into your existing work or family life.

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