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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


  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Princípios de Desenvolvimento Ágil de Software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), User Requirements Documents, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Program Development, Diagram Design, Software Development, Collaborative Software

    4.6 stars, 221 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (221) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Protocolo de investigación médica: diseño y desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Science and Research, Responsible AI, Biostatistics, Technical Writing, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.9 stars, 97 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (97) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mind and Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Decision Intelligence, Convolutional Neural Networks, Logical Reasoning, Algorithms, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Theoretical Computer Science, Psychology

    4.4 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (374) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy

    4.5 stars, 79 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Plan de Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Contingency Planning, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Project Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Business Research, Financial Modeling, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 155 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Analysis, C and C++, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Automation, Program Development, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Code Reusability

    4.6 stars, 433 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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  • P

    Peking University

    悖论:思维的魔方

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Curiosity, Creative Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Ancient History, Dealing With Ambiguity, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Regulatory Compliance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Risking, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Fine-tuning

    4.2 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    SAS

    Creating Data for Advanced Reports with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 195 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (195) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Technology Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Process Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Management, Product Management, Customer Analysis

    4.7 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (146) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, AI Enablement, Human Resources, Technical Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Technical Documentation, Decision Intelligence, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, People Development, Generative AI, Interviewing Skills, Program Standards, Job Evaluation, Performance Review, Consolidation, Focus Group, Verification And Validation, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • D

    Duke University

    Gold Market Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Digital Assets, Supply And Demand, Financial Regulations, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Banking, Return On Investment, Blockchain

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Princípios de Desenvolvimento Ágil de Software: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Protocolo de investigación médica: diseño y desarrollo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
  • Plan de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
  • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
  • Generative AI and ESG: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Creating Data for Advanced Reports with SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Strategic Technology Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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