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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Policy Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Petroleum Industry

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    Duke University

    Climate Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Community Development, Mitigation, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Social Justice, Preventative Care, Health Care, Advocacy, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology, Discussion Facilitation

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    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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Responsible AI, digital literacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Политика и управление водными ресурсами

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Conflict Management, Environmental Regulations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Reconstructing America's Story

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Court Systems, Liberal Arts, Public History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
  • Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
  • Политика и управление водными ресурсами: University of Geneva
  • AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage: Packt
  • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania

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