• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Policy Analysis

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Portfolio Risk, Cost Management, Financial Modeling, Estimation, Portfolio Management, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Investments, Cost Accounting, General Finance, Financial Management, Cash Flows

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Analysis & Tax Accounting: Apply & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Financial Reporting, Case Studies, Financial Data, Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Performance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Business, Business Analysis

    ★ 5 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Statistical Methods, Data Management, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.4 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    RF/Microwave Design - S-parameter Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Test Equipment, Electronics, Performance Testing, Electronic Components, Technical Design, Wireless Networks, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Network Analysis, Design, Design and Product, Interactive Data Visualization, Grant Applications, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Statistical Data Analysis with Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Estimation, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Data Literacy

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis with Minitab: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Software, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Credit, Market & Liquidity Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Financial Regulation, Bank Regulations, Balance Sheet

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Certified Business Analysis Professional Practice Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analysis, Process Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process, Business Requirements, Timelines, Simulation and Simulation Software, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Customer Relationship Management, Risk Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Risk Management, Hazard Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Analysis Software, Climate Change Programs, Simulation and Simulation Software, Qualitative Research, Resilience

    ★ 4.7 (69) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Data Analysis with Python and Polars

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Quality, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Development Environment, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Code Reusability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
1…464748…834

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

  • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Financial Analysis & Tax Accounting: Apply & Evaluate: EDUCBA
  • AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction: University of Michigan
  • RF/Microwave Design - S-parameter Analysis: Coursera
  • Apply Statistical Data Analysis with Minitab: EDUCBA
  • Data Analysis with Minitab: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Advanced Credit, Market & Liquidity Risk Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional Practice Exam: LearnKartS

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok