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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


  • U

    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Governance, International Finance

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Design Thinking, Demography, Innovation, Rehabilitation, Intellectual Property, Health Technology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Geriatrics, Health Care, Business Architecture, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Value Propositions, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Business Strategies, Project Management

    4.5 stars, 232 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (232) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Decisiones Financieras

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Investments, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Risk Management, Accruals, Financial Systems, Risk Modeling, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Securities (Finance)

    4.8 stars, 301 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (301) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Diversity and Inclusion in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Teaching, Pedagogy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 405 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (405) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Patent Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Case Law, Business Strategy, Lawsuits, Innovation, Court Systems, Analysis, Litigation and Civil Justice

    4.8 stars, 326 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Instructional Strategies, Collaboration, Case Studies, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Higher Education, Driving engagement, Problem Solving, Game Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Safety Assurance

    4.6 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep Certification Training

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Project Management, Compliance Management, Agile Software Development, Management Training And Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Drive Engagement, Plan Execution, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, People Development, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Technical Management, Change Control, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Technical Documentation

    4.6 stars, 296 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (296) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Siemens

    Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Engineering Software, Systems Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Solution Architecture, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Cloud Computing

    4.1 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Teaching, European History, Research, World History, Public History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Social Impact, International Relations, Culture, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SAS

    SAS Visual Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Transformation, Dashboard, Data Mapping, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Finanzas Corporativas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Risk Modeling, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Risk Analysis, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Equities

    4.7 stars, 556 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People: University of Copenhagen
  • Decisiones Financieras: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
  • PMP Exam Prep Certification Training: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering: Siemens
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University

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