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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


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Quality, Data Collection, Report Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Leave and Benefits Law

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Human Resource Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resources, Disabilities, Workforce Management, Coordinating, Coordination

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy and Standardisation

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, European History, International Relations, Interoperability, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ancient History, Emerging Technologies

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social and Human Services, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies, International Relations, Governance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Effectiveness, Relationship Building, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Coordination

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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Direct Patient Care, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity, Community Health

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    426 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

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    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Systems, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Health Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Liberty Mutual Insurance

    Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Closing (Sales), Insurance Sales, Overcoming Objections, Sales Prospecting, Productivity, Prospecting and Qualification, Verbal Communication Skills, Workers Compensation, Storytelling, Risk Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Communication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Sales Presentation, Consultative Selling, Product Knowledge, Cyber Risk

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Code of Conduct

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Compliance Reporting, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    HIPAA Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Philanthropy

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Israel State and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Sociology, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Governance, Economics, Conflict Management

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Demand Planning, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Investment Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leave and Benefits Law: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Privacy and Standardisation: 28DIGITAL
  • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent: Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Code of Conduct: SkillUp
  • HIPAA Fundamentals: SkillUp

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