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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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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Using BGP Policy Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Network Routers, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Statistical Analysis

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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Science and Research, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making, Tax, Resource Allocation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Wrangling, Data Entry, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Healthcare Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Disparities, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Policies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Public Health, Research

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Business Analysis & Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Modeling, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Hazard Analysis, Civil Law, Risk Control, Water Quality, Lawsuits, Water Resource Management, Litigation and Civil Justice, Court Systems

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.1
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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Using BGP Policy Controls: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Translating Research to Healthcare Policy : University of Michigan
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Business Analysis & Process Management: Coursera
  • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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