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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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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Design Thinking, Public History, Performing Arts, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Design Strategies, Culture, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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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

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Taxation of International Transactions

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Laws, Corporate Tax, Tax, International Finance, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Export Control, Intercompany Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development

    4.8 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • Y

    Yale University

    Indigenous Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    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

    4.6 stars, 56 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Introduction to Claude for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Responsible AI, Marketing Materials, Prompt Engineering, Business Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Strategic Thinking, AI Personalization, Business Communication, Marketing Automation, Content Strategy, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Documentation, Research Reports, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Privacy, Security Awareness

    4.2 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing)

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Health Information Management, Data Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Health Informatics, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, 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, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 154 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, World History, Governance, Ancient History, Labor Law, European History, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public History

    4.8 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Data Science (Public Policy)

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Public Policies, Jupyter, Scripting, Natural Language Processing, Programming Principles, Web Applications, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Record Keeping, Records Management, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular policy courses

  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • U.S. Taxation of International Transactions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Claude for Beginners: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
  • Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare: SkillUp
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina: Universidad Austral

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