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    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Business Risk Management, Environmental Management Systems, Water Resources, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad Austral

      Historia de las reglas del fĂștbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Law, European History, Governance, Political Sciences, World History, Culture, Sociology, Socioeconomics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Criterios ASG: Ambientales, Sociales y de Gobernanza

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Alberta

      Arctic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Community Development, Policy Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Pontificia Universidad CatĂłlica del PerĂș

      Liderazgo con impacto

      Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Conscientiousness, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      169 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École Polytechnique FĂ©dĂ©rale de Lausanne

      African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Governance, Land Management, Community Development, Civil Engineering, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Project Finance, Spatial Analysis, Transportation Operations, Environment and Resource Management, Property and Real Estate

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Python Basics for Online Research

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Jupyter, Computational Thinking, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Cleansing, Automation, Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Information Systems Operations and Business Resiliency

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, Disaster Recovery, Service Management, Asset Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Service Level Agreement, Information Technology Operations, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Systems, IT Infrastructure, Security Controls, Contingency Planning, Capacity Management, Data Security, System Implementation, Patch Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      M

      Microsoft

      Data Modeling and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Database Design, Power BI, Star Schema, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Integrity, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Quality, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Supply And Demand, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Production Process, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Recruitment

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Process Optimization, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Program Management: Prepare for PMI-PgMP Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management, Performance Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
    • Historia de las reglas del fĂștbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina: Universidad Austral
    • Criterios ASG: Ambientales, Sociales y de Gobernanza: Universidad Nacional AutĂłnoma de MĂ©xico
    • Arctic Development: University of Alberta
    • Liderazgo con impacto : Pontificia Universidad CatĂłlica del PerĂș
    • African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning: École Polytechnique FĂ©dĂ©rale de Lausanne
    • Python Basics for Online Research: University of California, Davis
    • Information Systems Operations and Business Resiliency: Packt
    • Data Modeling and Architecture: Microsoft
    • Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos: TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey

    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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