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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Food and Beverage, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Education and Training, Public History, Human Learning, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Pedagogy, Governance, Cultural Diversity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Infrastructure Architecture, Mobile Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Tobacco Control: Agile Policy, Research and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Operations Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Data Analysis, Operations Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Inventory and Warehousing, Process Optimization, Risk Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Environmental Science, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Advocacy, Surveys

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, System Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud DNS: Traffic Steering using Geolocation Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Geographic Information Systems, Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
  • Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures: University of Colorado System
  • Tobacco Control: Agile Policy, Research and Practice : Imperial College London
  • Operations Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures: University of Colorado System

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