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    • O

      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Essence of Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Networking, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Governance, Social Sciences, Community Development, Conflict Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Economic Development, Security Strategy, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno corporativo: estructuras

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Organizational Structure, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Jira Align Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Jira (Software), Scaled Agile Framework, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Product Management, Agile Project Management, Release Management, Performance Measurement, User Story, Agile Methodology, Business Transformation, Technical Management, Stakeholder Management, Innovation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      INSEAD

      Blockchain e Negócios: Aplicativos e Implicações

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Transformation, Governance, Organizational Structure, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Business Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Innovation, Enterprise Architecture, Intellectual Property

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Technology Solutions, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Environment and Resource Management, Safety and Security, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      AWS AI Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, AWS SageMaker, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Computer Vision, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Natural Language Processing, Amazon Web Services, Supervised Learning, Data Governance, OpenAI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Identity and Access Management, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Data Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Digital Leaders with Google Cloud

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      MaaS: Adoption and Use

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Transportation Operations, Feasibility Studies, Data Collection, Market Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Customer Analysis, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Consumer Behaviour

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Public Works, Community Development, Land Development, Environmental Policy, Civil Engineering, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environment, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Community Outreach, Governance, Water Resources

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • A

      Arizona State University

      Dark Data Migration and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Data Literacy, Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computational Thinking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integration, Capacity Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Data Management, Unstructured Data, Complex Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Data Storage, Data Access

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Firewall, Governance, Network Protocols, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Essence of Leadership : O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Gobierno corporativo: estructuras: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Jira Align Essentials: Board Infinity
    • Blockchain e Negócios: Aplicativos e Implicações: INSEAD
    • Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad: University of Michigan
    • AWS AI Practitioner: LearnKartS
    • Responsible AI for Digital Leaders with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • MaaS: Adoption and Use : Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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