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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

    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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    391 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Administration, Health Information Management, Telehealth, Clinical Informatics, Medical Records, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Clinical Documentation, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Policy, Patient Communication, Interoperability, Patient-centered Care, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    495 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Online Learning Design for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Multimedia, Pedagogy, Discussion Facilitation, Presentations, Student Engagement, Design Reviews, Teaching, Peer Review, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Classroom Management, Media Production, Creative Design, Collaborative Software, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Learning Strategies, Security Controls, Augmented Reality, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Corruption

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Fraud detection, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    552 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Spatial Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    326 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Human Development, Education and Training

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    540 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    AI, Empathy & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Reinforcement Learning, Policy Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Case Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    148 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies : University of Lausanne
  • Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
  • Essentials with Azure Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System: Council on Foreign Relations
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • AI, Empathy & Ethics: University of California, Santa Cruz

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