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Policy Courses

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


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    IE Business School

    Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, International Relations, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Trading, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, General Finance, Payment Systems, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    IT Ticket Management with Typeform

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, Data Sharing, User Feedback, IT Management, User Accounts, Account Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Governance, International Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Public History, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Analytics, Data Collection, Education and Training, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Hazard Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Diplomacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    AI for Knowledge Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Tax Planning, Policy Analysis, Income Tax

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Ɖ

    Ɖcole Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne

    Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Policy, Social Impact, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Data Quality, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Care, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Research Design, Leadership, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Geospatial Mapping

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, OS Process Management, Linux, Systems Analysis, Test Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Algorithms

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Social Studies, Appeals, Civil Law, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado:Ā IE Business School
  • IT Ticket Management with Typeform:Ā Coursera
  • Inequality and Democracy:Ā Utrecht University
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1:Ā The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities:Ā United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28:Ā The University of Edinburgh
  • AI for Knowledge Workers:Ā University of California, Davis
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing:Ā Tel Aviv University
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare:Ā Imperial College London

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