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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

    Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Derivatives

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Agile Project: Product Prototype Touchpoint Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Wireframing, Product Roadmaps, Journey Mapping, Agile Methodology, Customer experience improvement, Agile Project Management, Persona Development, Prototyping, Experience Design, User Story, Product Development, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Product Strategy, Process Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (93) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

    ★ 4.2 (48) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, HR Tech, Compensation and Benefits, Anthropic Claude, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Forecasting, Governance, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mutual Fund NAV and Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Investment Management, Investments, Finance, Financial Market, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Variance Analysis, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Expense Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Excel 365 Intermediate – Data Analysis & Advanced Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Fair Value Accounting and Disclosure Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Derivatives, Financial Accounting, Fixed Asset, Market Data, Finance, Market Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Depreciation, Cash Control, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Fixed Asset, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Cost Accounting, Inventory Control Systems, Accounts Receivable, Internal Controls, Capital Expenditure, Equities, Inventory Management System, Investments

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

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

    Microsoft

    AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Generative Model Architectures, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Microsoft Copilot, Data Cleansing

    ★ 4.3 (629) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Research, Business Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Dynamic Dashboards with Tableau: Advanced Sales Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Microsoft Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Data Presentation, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular policy analysis courses

  • Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agile Project: Product Prototype Touchpoint Analysis in Miro: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis: Coursera
  • Mutual Fund NAV and Portfolio Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Excel 365 Intermediate – Data Analysis & Advanced Functions: Packt
  • Fair Value Accounting and Disclosure Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights: Microsoft
  • Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Capstone: Yonsei University

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