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Policy Courses

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


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Intellectual Property, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

    4.9 stars, 130 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Case Law, Information Privacy, Court Systems, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Ancient History, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Civil Law, Data Sharing

    4.4 stars, 98 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Machine Learning Algorithms, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Training, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Mitigation, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Personal Development, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 99 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    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, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Writing, Diplomacy, Econometrics, Analysis, Market Dynamics, Estimation

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Initiative and Leadership, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Empowerment, Community Development, Collaboration, World History, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Billing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Tax, Small Business Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting, Security Controls, Payroll Systems

    4.5 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (86) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Entry, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Data Governance, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Personally Identifiable Information, Clinical Documentation, Health Technology, Clinical Informatics, Data Security, Information Privacy

    4.5 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technology Solutions, Information Privacy

    4.7 stars, 162 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Stock Valuation & Dividend Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Equities, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Investments, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Corporate Finance, Estimation, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Systems, Community Development, Health Assessment, Governance, Systems Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Urbanization and Development: Practice, Theory, and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economic Development, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Public Policies, Governance, Land Management, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Privacy in Europe: 28DIGITAL
  • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan
  • Getting Started with ProfitBooks: Coursera
  • Data and Electronic Health Records: Johns Hopkins University
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future: University of Colorado System
  • Stock Valuation & Dividend Policy Analysis: EDUCBA

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