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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 Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Public History, Social Sciences, Culture, Investigation

    ★ 4.7 (506) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance Policies, Medicare, Copayment Collection and Processing, Economics, Home Health Care, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospital Medicine, Hospice

    ★ 4.8 (702) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Public Health, International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    ★ 4.6 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Assessment for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Learning Management Systems, Analytics, Data Ethics, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

    ★ 4.7 (327) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Human Resources Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Performance Appraisal, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Drive Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Management

    ★ 4.7 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Political Economy of Institutions and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Public Policies, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Analysis

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

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, World History, Business Acumen, Economic Development, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (925) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Ancient History, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, European History, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, Physics

    ★ 4.6 (254) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Forex - Trading Around the World

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Market Data, Market Dynamics, Market Liquidity, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Analysis, Order Management

    ★ 4.4 (243) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Health Equity Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Community Development, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Driving engagement, Media and Communications, Cultural Sensitivity

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Banking and Financial Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Banking, Mobile Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Risk Management, Financial Regulations, Retail Banking, Financial Policy, Commercial Banking, Credit Risk, Finance, Payment Systems, General Finance, FinTech, Operational Risk, Financial Market, Business Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (299) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Crisis Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Human Resources Management Essentials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
  • Forex - Trading Around the World: Interactive Brokers
  • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University

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