• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Policy

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

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Introducción a la teoría política

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Justice, Social Sciences, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Public Affairs, Sociology, Culture, World History, Governance

    4.9 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    RiskWise: Navigating Life, Health and the Unexpected

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Long Term Care, Wealth Management, Disabilities, Financial Planning, Health Policy, Health Care, Case Studies

    4.6 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Columbia University

    Causal Inference 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Mediation, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Research Design

    3.1 stars, 16 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.1 (16) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Globalisation and health governance

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Lobbying, Governance, Research, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, World History

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Financial Policy, Identity and Access Management, Financial Regulations, Financial Systems, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Digital Transformation, Transaction Processing, Application Deployment, Scalability, Governance, Technical Standard, System Programming

    4 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (15) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Reconstructing America's Story

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Court Systems, Liberal Arts, Public History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology

    4.1 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Infant Care, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Surveys, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue, Peer Review

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Health Policy, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Structure, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Procedure Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment Strategies

    4.9 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Contemporary India

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Diplomacy, Ancient History, World History, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics, Diversity Awareness, Market Dynamics

    4.2 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Economía del Cambio Climático

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Supply And Demand, Sustainable Development, Market Dynamics, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Tax Laws, Applied Mathematics, Social Impact, Public Policies, Game Theory, Cost Benefit Analysis, Big Data

    4.2 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
1…727374…131

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

  • Introducción a la teoría política: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • RiskWise: Navigating Life, Health and the Unexpected: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Causal Inference 2: Columbia University
  • Globalisation and health governance: Imperial College London
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone: The State University of New York
  • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
  • Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?: Universiteit Leiden
  • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
  • Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Procurement Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok