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Policy Analysis Courses

Policy analysis courses can help you learn data collection techniques, cost-benefit analysis, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation frameworks. You can build skills in critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and effective communication of policy recommendations. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis, GIS for spatial analysis, and simulation models to assess policy impacts, illustrating how these skills are applied in real-world policy-making scenarios.

Popular Policy Analysis Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Responsible AI, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Infographics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Root Cause Analysis, Model Evaluation, AI literacy, Risk Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Automation

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Power BI, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Transformation, Timelines, Data Manipulation, Data Management

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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Excel: Data Analysis with Formulas/Functions and PivotTables

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Microsoft 365

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    FinTech Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Commercial Lending, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Banking, Banking Services, Consumer Lending, Regulatory Compliance, Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Payment Processing, Financial Data, Digital Assets, Regulatory Requirements

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL for Data Analysis and Business Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, MySQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Software, Report Writing, GitHub, Performance Tuning, Jupyter

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Power BI, Data Analysis, Timelines, Data Management, Data Entry, Data Presentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering, Verification And Validation

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Business Intelligence Software, Data Sharing, Data Integration

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Google Workspace, Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Geneva

    Water Resources Management and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Governance, International Relations, Community Development, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Coordination, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, 3D Modeling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Data Analysis with SQL, Excel & Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Transact-SQL, SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Transaction Processing, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis: Microsoft
  • Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Excel: Data Analysis with Formulas/Functions and PivotTables: Logical Operations
  • FinTech Law and Policy: Duke University
  • SQL for Data Analysis and Business Insights: Coursera
  • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence: Coursera
  • Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics: Coursera
  • Water Resources Management and Policy: University of Geneva

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