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    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Land Management, Community Development, Public Policies, Project Finance, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Policy, Property and Real Estate, Socioeconomics, Social Justice

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Transformación digital de Gobiernos

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Governance, Interoperability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Policy Development, Project Design, Analytics, Process Design, Strategic Planning, Public Policies, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Economic Development, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • W

      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Containerization, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Configuration Management, Disaster Recovery, Continuous Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Firewall, Devops Tools

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Decision Support Systems, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Vulnerability, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Spatial Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      126 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Management, Cybersecurity, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Compliance Management, Governance, Cyber Risk, Organizational Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Pathway to Space

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Concept Of Operations, Culture, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Geospatial Information and Technology, Media and Communications, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Systems Integration, Storytelling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gestión con enfoque en riesgos en proyectos de desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Continuous Monitoring, Project Management, Project Planning, Decision Making, Prioritization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      ESSEC Business School

      Grande Distribution et RSE : Comprendre et Agir

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Public Policies, Environment and Resource Management, Consumer Behaviour, Regulatory Compliance, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Corporate Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Sustainable Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Business Ethics, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Demography, International Relations, Social Justice, Public Policies, Economics, Systems Thinking, Qualitative Research, Governance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software As A Service, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      ESADE Business and Law School

      La gestión en la empresa familiar

      Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Organizational Structure, Governance, Systems Thinking, Business Relationship Management, Succession Planning, Risk Management Framework, Business Strategy, Performance Improvement, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership, Decision Making, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Exam Prep: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional: Whizlabs
    • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone: Kennesaw State University
    • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Gestión con enfoque en riesgos en proyectos de desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Grande Distribution et RSE : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
    • Sustainable Corporate Finance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po

    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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