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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


  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    An Introduction to Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Family Planning, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    885 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Sanitation, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Laboratory Testing, Microbiology, Sterilization, Environmental Engineering, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Governance, Epidemiology, Economics, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, AI literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    966 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Challenges of Agribusiness Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Business, Sustainable Business, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Climate Change Adaptation, Business Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Product Knowledge

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    280 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Respiration, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Environmental Engineering, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Child Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    INSEAD

    Transacting on the Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Identity and Access Management, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Authentications, Cryptographic Protocols, Automation, Empowerment, Cost Reduction, Transaction Processing, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    924 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Report Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Style Guides, Research Design, Policy Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Democratic Governance and Policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Development, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Case Studies, Economics, Sociology

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI in the Workplace: Policies, Ethics, and Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Surveys

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Ethics in the Age of AI: LearnQuest
  • Challenges of Agribusiness Management: Università Bocconi
  • Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Transacting on the Blockchain: INSEAD
  • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
  • Democratic Governance and Policymaking: O.P. Jindal Global University

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