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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology

    4.2 stars, 223 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Market Dynamics, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analytics, Economics, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis Tools, Political Sciences, Resource Utilization, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.6 stars, 509 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (509) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Risks and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Finance, Governance, Environmental Issue

    4.6 stars, 783 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (783) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Working With Children, Health Equity, Family Support, Exercise Science, Community Development, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services, Health Policy

    4.7 stars, 882 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (882) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Cyber Attacks, Case Studies, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 473 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (473) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance Policies, Medicare, Copayment Collection and Processing, Economics, Home Health Care, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospital Medicine, Hospice

    4.8 stars, 706 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (706) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sciences Po

    International migrations: a global issue

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

    4.7 stars, 564 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (564) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Surveys, Environmental Laws, Public Policies, Pandas (Python Package), Econometrics, Political Sciences, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Reports, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Social Sciences, Policy Development, Diplomacy, International Relations, Research Methodologies, Economics

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, Traffic Flow Optimization, Network Analysis, Operations Research, Systems Analysis, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Demand Planning, Mathematical Modeling, Econometrics, Markov Model, Cost Benefit Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Social Impact, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 784 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (784) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IE Business School

    Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Economic Development, Policy Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, Financial Trading, Risk Analysis, European History, Payment Systems, Political Sciences, Fiscal Management

    4.8 stars, 928 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (928) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Organizational Leadership, Storytelling, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Gap Analysis, Leadership

    4.8 stars, 731 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (731) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lining, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Marketing, Product Assortment, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Advertising Campaigns, Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies, Market Opportunities, Writing

    4.8 stars, 738 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (738) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular policy courses

  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
  • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po
  • M.A. Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad: IE Business School

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