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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Innovation, Continuous Improvement Process, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Design, Customer experience improvement, Design Thinking, Public Administration, Organizational Strategy, Public Policies, Organizational Leadership, Technology Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Value Creation with Dark Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Data Literacy, Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integration, Capacity Management, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Strategy, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Management Reporting, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      The Cybersecurity Culture Blueprint: A Proactive Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Awareness Training, Culture Transformation, Threat Detection, Organizational Change, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Responsible AI - 简体中文

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Accountability, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Governance, Business Architecture, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Resilience & Leadership: Design, Development, & Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Change Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vulnerability, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      블록체인 트랜잭션

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Transaction Processing, Financial Systems, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Corporate Sustainability, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Responsible AI - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Training, Personalized Service, Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Responsible AI - 繁體中文

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Governance, Accountability, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Business Priorities, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Social Justice, Community Organizing, International Relations, Pollution Prevention, Social Sciences, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Physical Science, Economics, Transportation Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Public Policies

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      KodeKloud

      AWS Certified AI Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Life Cycle, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Human Centered Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)

      Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Requirements Management, Change Control, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Software, Information Technology, Timelines, Stakeholder Communications, Software Development Methodologies, Procurement, Vendor Management, IT Security Architecture

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Value Creation with Dark Data: Arizona State University
    • The Cybersecurity Culture Blueprint: A Proactive Approach: LearnQuest
    • Introduction to Responsible AI - 简体中文: Google Cloud
    • Resilience & Leadership: Design, Development, & Integration: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 블록체인 트랜잭션: INSEAD
    • Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success: University of Leeds
    • Introduction to Responsible AI - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Responsible AI - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
    • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions: University of California San Diego

    Frequently Asked Questions about Governance

    Governance courses on Coursera explore the structures, processes, and policies involved in effectively managing various types of organizations and governmental bodies:

    • Understanding of governance frameworks and theories that guide organizational and public policy.
    • Skills in policy analysis and decision-making to enhance governance effectiveness.
    • Knowledge of regulatory environments and how they impact various sectors.
    • Techniques for stakeholder engagement and public administration.
    • Insights into ethical leadership and accountability in governance.
    • Strategies for risk management and compliance in a governance context.
    • Application of international governance standards and practices. ‎

    Governance courses on Coursera are designed to support learners at different stages of their professional journey:

    • Introductory courses are ideal for newcomers to governance, providing foundational knowledge and basic applications.
    • Intermediate courses are suitable for those with some experience in public administration, law, or business, looking to deepen their understanding of governance issues.
    • Advanced courses cater to experienced professionals seeking to refine their expertise in specific areas of governance, such as corporate governance, public sector reform, or international relations.‎

    Coursera offers a variety of educational pathways in governance:

    • Professional certificates that can help you demonstrate your governance capabilities and enhance your career prospects.
    • Specialized course certificates that focus on particular aspects of governance, such as environmental governance or digital governance.
    • Degree programs and professional qualifications that help prepare you for leadership roles in governance, policy-making, or public administration.‎

    Studying governance on Coursera can help prepare you for a range of roles in public, private, and nonprofit sectors:

    • Policy Advisor: Develop and evaluate policies to guide organizational or governmental strategy.
    • Governance Officer: Ensure that organizations adhere to legal standards and ethical practices.
    • Public Administrator: Manage public sector organizations, implementing policies and programs.
    • Corporate Governance Analyst: Oversee compliance and corporate governance frameworks within companies.
    • NGO Director: Lead nonprofit organizations, managing operations and strategic initiatives.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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