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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


  • 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

    University of Geneva

    Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Pedagogy, Social Justice, Public Policies, Policy Development, Emergency Response

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

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Art and the Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, digital literacy, Digital Transformation, Community Development, Policy Development, Culture, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Data Ethics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies, Mediation, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Environmental Policy, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Strategic Partnership, Interactive Learning, Project Planning, Peer Review, Report Writing, Stakeholder Management, Communication

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, World History, Social Studies, Public Policies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, European History, Advocacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planification des mobilités

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Prioritization, Needs Assessment, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research, Data Collection

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, LLM Application, Policy Development, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Relations, Automation, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workforce Management, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence

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

  • G

    Genentech

    Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Data Integration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG-focused Financial Products

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Investments, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Financial Analysis, Social Impact, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, Machine Learning, Sustainability Standards, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to American Corporate Law

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Lawsuits, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Litigation and Civil Justice, Civil Procedures, Case Law, Storytelling, Case Studies

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Health Policy, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Gold Market Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Digital Assets, Supply And Demand, Financial Regulations, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Banking, Return On Investment, Blockchain

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

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

  • Introduction to Privacy - Part 1: Infosec
  • Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends: University of Geneva
  • Art and the Digital Transformation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies: Arizona State University
  • Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Planification des mobilités: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace: University of Michigan
  • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma: Genentech
  • ESG-focused Financial Products: Interactive Brokers
  • Introduction to American Corporate Law: University of Pennsylvania

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