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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


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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media Relations, Business Ethics, Branding, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Energy and Utilities, Community Outreach, Emerging Technologies, Advocacy, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Management, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Communications, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Labor Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Cost Management, Security Management, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Expense Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Budgeting, Return On Investment, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Mobile Security

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    The George Washington University

    Vaccine Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Personal Injury Law, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Affairs, Emergency Response

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strong Work Ethic, Personal Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Data for Effective Policy Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Public Policies, Data Management, Policy Analysis, Data Quality, Research, Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Research Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Dependency Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
  • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures: University of Colorado System
  • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
  • أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال: Alfaisal University | KLD

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