• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Policy

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Geneva

    Understanding Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Equities, Investment Management, Investment Banking, Portfolio Risk, Financial Policy, Economics, Risk Analysis, Banking, Asset Management, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    M

    Microsoft

    Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Cloud Deployment, AI literacy, Data Governance, Scalability, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    EDUCBA

    Corporate Finance Essentials for Business Decisions

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Team Performance Management, Income Statement, Human Relations Movement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Resource Utilization, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Dashboard Creation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud, System Monitoring, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, Load Balancing, Scalability, AI literacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Starweaver

    Mastering Financial Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Governance, Compliance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Auditing, Financial Controls, Risk Management Framework, Due Diligence, Risk Analysis, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Microsoft Copilot

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Starweaver

    Foundations of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Accounting, Business Risk Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Revenue Recognition, Analysis, Market Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Stanford University

    Building Decarbonization and the Clean Energy Transition

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Building Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cost Reduction, Financial Market

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Planning and Risk Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Planning, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Market Data, Insurance, Asset Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Financial Trading, Fixed Asset, Portfolio Risk, Insurance Policies, Financial Management, Investment Management, Planning, Analysis, Construction

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IE Business School

    Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Public Policies, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Demography, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Tax, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Risk Analysis, Socioeconomics, Market Data, Payment Systems, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Analysis, Social Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    AI Governance & Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Governance, Incident Response, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Policy Development, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Supplier Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, AI Security, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, Accountability Frameworks, Security Controls, Auditing, Security Architecture Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…121314…122

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

  • Understanding Financial Markets: University of Geneva
  • Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management: Microsoft
  • Corporate Finance Essentials for Business Decisions: EDUCBA
  • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
  • Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics: Microsoft
  • Mastering Financial Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering: Starweaver
  • Foundations of Financial Analysis : Starweaver
  • Building Decarbonization and the Clean Energy Transition: Stanford University
  • Financial Planning and Risk Management Essentials: EDUCBA

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok