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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


  • E

    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

    4.7 stars, 629 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (629) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Social Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Social Impact, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.8 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development, Cost Reduction

    4.7 stars, 219 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Policy Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Predictive Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Spatial Data Analysis, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.7 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • T

    Tufts University

    Building a Healthy Plate

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Food and Beverage, Health Education

    4.8 stars, 220 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

    4.7 stars, 263 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Oil and Gas, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science

    4.7 stars, 99 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infection Control, Microbiology, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Treatment Planning, Data Mapping

    4.7 stars, 191 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability Frameworks, Risk Control, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Safety Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Culture Transformation, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Public Policies, Experimentation

    4.7 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Differentiated Instruction, Community Development, Teaching, Community Outreach, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Social Justice

    4.8 stars, 246 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Public History, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 127 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
  • A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice: Imperial College London
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • Building a Healthy Plate: Tufts University
  • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage: The University of Edinburgh
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention: Imperial College London
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam

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