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Policy courses can help you learn about public policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, and advocacy strategies. You can build skills in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication to influence decision-making processes. Many courses introduce tools such as policy simulation software, data visualization platforms, and statistical analysis programs that aid in evaluating policy impacts and crafting evidence-based recommendations.

Popular Policy Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Michigan

    People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Sustainable Development, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (668) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Biotechnology, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Pharmacotherapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling

    ★ 4.5 (417) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Intellectual Property

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Asset Protection, Business Strategy, Branding, Case Studies, Asset Management, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Business Valuation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Economics, Registration

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Injury Prevention, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Accident Prevention, General Medicine, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.8 (826) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.8 (455) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Infectious Diseases, Health Information Management, Program Evaluation, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

    ★ 4.6 (307) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Malware Protection, Email Security, Mitigation

    ★ 4.6 (930) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health

    ★ 4.7 (469) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Security Awareness, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Diversity and Inclusion in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Education and Training, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Teaching, Pedagogy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Public Policies

    ★ 4.8 (400) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Respiration, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Environmental Engineering, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Mitigation

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • People, Technology and the Future of Mobility : University of Michigan
  • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Intellectual Property: University of Pennsylvania
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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