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      Google Cloud

      Geliştiriciler İçin Sorumlu Yapay Zeka: Gizlilik ve Güvenlik

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source Technology, Safety and Security, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security Fundamentals & Network Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Ansible, Network Security, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Security Awareness, JSON, Restful API, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Network Administration, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Computer Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing), Configuration Management, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Italiano

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Security, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence, Safety and Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Proxy Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Authorization (Computing), Load Balancing, Anomaly Detection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace Security - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Single Sign-On (SSO), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Authentications, Google Workspace, Application Security, OAuth, Cloud Security, Security Management, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Planning for a Google Workspace Deployment - Français

      Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Change Management, Google Workspace, Organizational Change, User Provisioning, Application Deployment, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Computing, End User Training and Support, Systems Integration, Employee Training

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - 简体中文

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Controls, Data Governance, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Indonesian

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Information Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Application Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, Safety and Security, Data Encryption Standard, Prompt Engineering

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Français

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, Safety and Security, Encryption, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Primary Care, Care Management, Health Care, Community Health, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education and Support, Cardiology, Nutrition and Diet, Risk Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Network Engineers - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Network Engineering, Network Administration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace Security - Français

      Skills you'll gain: Single Sign-On (SSO), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Google Workspace, Application Security, Cloud Security, Security Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Accounts

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses

    • Geliştiriciler İçin Sorumlu Yapay Zeka: Gizlilik ve Güvenlik: Google Cloud
    • Security Fundamentals & Network Automation: Packt
    • Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Italiano: Google Cloud
    • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Google Workspace Security - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Planning for a Google Workspace Deployment - Français: Google Cloud
    • Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - 简体中文: Google Cloud
    • Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Indonesian: Google Cloud
    • Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Français: Google Cloud
    • Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India: University of Copenhagen

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Public Administration

    Public administration refers to the work people do to promote positive change in our communities at the local, state, and national government levels. Some of the roles in public administration are in government but may also be in nonprofit or community awareness work.

    People working in public administration jobs try to use existing laws and regulations to improve people's lives while hoping to keep down public taxes, improve community response efforts, and open up communications between elected officials and citizens.‎

    When you learn public administration, you gain an understanding of public services, human resource management, financial management and budget allocation, communication skills, data analysis, and public sector theory for government and nonprofits. People in public administration jobs oversee public policy initiatives, budgets, and inspections, while helping to manage people and resources in the chosen environment.

    With these competencies, people in this field can help others to develop, implement, and execute a wide range of public administration projects and initiatives in their current work.‎

    Learning public administration can lead you to careers in project management, public health, public services, public grassroots building, loan administration, fundraising, government economy, public works administration, and more. The skills you learn for public administration can also lead to later careers in the private business sector or government consulting.

    Some of the more well-known agencies on a national level that are involved in public administration include the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Small Business Administration (SBA), and others. There are many other career opportunities in public administration in local, county, and state offices as well.‎

    Taking online courses in public administration can give you a fundamental understanding of negotiation skills, management tactics, and communications principles to help you understand how government operations work. When you learn public administration, you can create new ways to boost the efficiency of the local economy to promote equity among communities in your city or state.‎

    Online Public Administration courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Public Administration skills. Choose from a wide range of Public Administration courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Public Administration, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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