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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation

    ★ 4.4 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Group Policy, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, User Accounts, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Storage, Key Management, Encryption

    ★ 3.9 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Community Development, Box Plots, Data Ethics, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Genentech

    Data Science in Health Technology Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Modeling, Health Assessment, Analysis, Decision Making, Health Technology, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Cost Estimation, Estimation, Markov Model, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.3 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social and Human Services, Social Justice, Legal Support, Family Support, Community Mental Health Services, Appeals, Court Systems, World History, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Hearings, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

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

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Research Designs and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Leadership Development, Contingency Planning, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management Framework, Change Management, Infrastructure Security, Communication Strategies, Resilience, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Leadership Studies, Sustainable Development

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Workplace inclusivity, Accountability, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Discussion Facilitation, Journalism, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Program Development, Data Sharing, Risk Management, Regulatory Requirements

    ★ 4.7 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Economía del Cambio Climático

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Supply And Demand, Sustainable Development, Market Dynamics, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Tax Laws, Applied Mathematics, Social Impact, Public Policies, Game Theory, Cost Benefit Analysis, Big Data

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Introducción a la Hotelería y el Turismo

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality, Hospitality Services, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Hospitality Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Hospitality and Food Services, Sustainable Business, Travel Arrangements, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Resource Management, Social Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Consumer Behaviour, Technology Strategies

    ★ 4.5 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Responsible AI for Developers: Google Cloud
  • AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage: Packt
  • Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action: University of Minnesota
  • Data Science in Health Technology Assessment: Genentech
  • Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Privacy - Part 1: Infosec

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