Governance Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

200 ratings at Coursera

Explore cybersecurity fundamentals, from computer systems to network security, cybercrime, and practical management strategies. Gain insights into technology, human factors, and governance in the digital security landscape.

• Coursera
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Empires: power, resistance, legacies

3 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore the complex history of empires through key concepts of establishment, management, experience, and dismantling. Gain insights into their global impact on governance, trade, technology, and cultural representation.

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Risk governance: Manage the risks

387 ratings at Coursera

Explore risk governance, ethical decision-making, and stakeholder management to create value and protect organizations. Learn practical frameworks for effective risk analysis and treatment.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

185 ratings at Coursera

Explore urban planning, governance, and regeneration through global case studies and expert insights, focusing on innovative approaches to address complex challenges in large urban systems.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Navigating Decentralized Derivatives and Governance in Blockchain

Explore the protocols, governance, and risks involved in decentralized finance (DeFi) systems in this course from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

SUNY;  University at Buffalo

Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

214 ratings at Coursera

Explore nonprofit sector fundamentals, organizational characteristics, leadership, governance, and board roles. Gain insights into trends, challenges, and effective practices in nonprofit management and board operations.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

EU AI Act Masterclass: Compliance, Risk & Governance 2026

209 ratings at Udemy

Understand and apply the EU AI Act with clarity. Learn AI compliance, risk classification, legal duties & enforcement

• Udemy
• 3 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Smart and Sustainable Cities: New Ways of Digitalization & Governance

9 ratings at edX

Explore the key governance challenges for smart sustainable city (SSC) initiatives and the approach required. Learn to organize co-creation and to use a roadmap that support planning, implementation, close monitoring and risks mitigation.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cybersecurity Foundations: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

2289 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Discover fundamental skills and career opportunities as a cybersecurity professional working in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Microcredential

Global Health Challenges and Governance

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore global health challenges, focusing on governance, migration, and climate change. Gain insights into international health dynamics and develop advocacy skills for evidence-based solutions.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Population Health: Governance

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore healthcare governance shifts, from system-level to individual professionals. Learn to analyze and manage healthcare networks, evaluate organizational performance, and understand professional challenges.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions

109 ratings at Coursera

Explore AI governance, compliance, and security essentials using AWS services to implement controls, meet objectives, and safeguard AI systems effectively.

• Coursera
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

15 ratings at Coursera

Master governance, risk management, and incident response to lead cyber security initiatives using NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls frameworks for organizational resilience.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Packt

Governance and Risk Management Concepts

32 ratings at Coursera

Gain insights into IT risk management, from aligning strategies with business goals to implementing policies. Master organizational structures, risk culture, and legal requirements for effective governance.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Lund University;  World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF)

Urban Climate Governance: Towards 1.5° Celsius Alignment

19 ratings at Coursera

Explore urban climate governance strategies for 1.5°C alignment, focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and integrated urban planning. Learn from successful city case studies and practical tools.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course