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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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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Network Support, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption

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    Lecturio

    Nursing Professionalism

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Nursing, Nursing Process, Medical Privacy, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sanitation, Land Management, Health Equity, Land Development, Water Resources, Community Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Issue, Stormwater Management, Waste Minimization, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Water Quality

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Public Policies, Economics, Writing, Diplomacy, Business Economics, Econometrics, Analysis, Market Dynamics, Estimation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Information Privacy, Cyber Security Policies, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Control, Threat Modeling, Information Systems

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Data Sharing, Grant Applications, Data Storage, Data Management, Health Policy, Technical Writing, Clinical Data Management, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Build and Operate Machine Learning Solutions with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Store, Databricks, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Data Pipelines, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy, Data Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Telehealth

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Value-Based Care, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Digital Transformation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Public Health, Triage, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Care Management, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Dependency Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Nursing Professionalism: Lecturio
  • Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Build and Operate Machine Learning Solutions with Azure: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
  • Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings: University of Copenhagen

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