World Bank Group Offers Free Online Courses in Data, Policy, Agriculture, and Development
The World Bank Institute for Economic Development is providing a series of free online courses designed to enhance practical skills in various fields, including data visualization, behavioral science, agricultural development, data management, and women's economic empowerment. These e-learning opportunities are open to a wide audience, including students, researchers, development professionals, government officials, economists, and data professionals. The courses cover both technical and policy-focused topics. Examples include 'Fundamentals of Data Visualization,' an 8-hour course on presenting data effectively; 'Introduction to Behavioral Science in Public Policy,' a 6-hour course exploring how behavioral science influences policy design; 'Using Evidence to Improve Jobs and Income in Agriculture,' a 3-hour course on designing agricultural interventions; 'Documenting Development Data Using Metadata Standards,' a 15-hour course on improving data quality and usability; and 'Women, Business & the Law Online C...