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    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Michigan

      Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Music

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École normale supérieure

      Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, International Relations, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership in the Family Business

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational Structure, Business Continuity, Entrepreneurship, Conflict Management, Business Economics, Decision Making

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Alberta

      Arctic Economy

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, World History, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École normale supérieure

      Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Systems, Governance, Environment, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Economics, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planification des mobilités

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Data Migration, Software Development Life Cycle, Governance, Change Management, Software Testing, Project Management, Risk Management, Data Integrity, Compliance Auditing, Auditing, Project Management Office (PMO), Agile Methodology, Internal Controls, Performance Review, Feasibility Studies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Asset Security

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Information Systems Security, Information Management, Data Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Intellectual Property, Organizational Structure, Legal Risk, Enterprise Architecture, Business Metrics, Accounting

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      사람, 기술, 모빌리티의 미래

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Automation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Environment, Safety and Security, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Authentications, Data Security, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Management, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Atención inclusiva al público con discapacidad

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Caregiving, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Centered Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
    • Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries: École normale supérieure
    • Leadership in the Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Arctic Economy : University of Alberta
    • Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur: École normale supérieure
    • Planification des mobilités: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation: Packt
    • Asset Security: Packt
    • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 사람, 기술, 모빌리티의 미래: University of Michigan

    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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