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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

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Mitigation, Driving engagement

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

  • Y

    Yale University

    The Nature of Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Human Development, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Child Development, Art History

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

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Internal Medicine, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Pathology, Oncology, Neurology

    ★ 4.9 (119) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Health Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Development, Child Health, Health Care, Maternal Health, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

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

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Journey Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Organizational Change, Managed Care, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Data Quality, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Business Solutions, AI Product Strategy, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Health Equity, Predictive Analytics

    ★ 4.5 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Windows PowerShell, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment, Load Balancing

    ★ 4.6 (173) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Unraveling the Cycling City

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Traffic Flow Optimization, Policy Analysis, Public Works, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Environment, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, Policy Development, European History

    ★ 4.9 (254) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Liberty Mutual Insurance

    Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Closing (Sales), Insurance Sales, Overcoming Objections, Sales Prospecting, Productivity, Prospecting and Qualification, Verbal Communication Skills, Workers Compensation, Storytelling, Risk Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Communication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Sales Presentation, Consultative Selling, Product Knowledge, Cyber Risk

    ★ 4.5 (73) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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

  • I

    Infosec

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Machine Learning, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework

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

  • T

    The World Bank Group

    Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience, Sustainable Development, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Policy, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Economic Development

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

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

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

  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases: Imperial College London
  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent: Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems: Imperial College London
  • AI Security: Infosec

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