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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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    University of Amsterdam

    Being Smart about Cycling Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies

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    Microsoft

    Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Transfer Learning, Federated Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy

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    University of Michigan

    Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, Policy Development, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Labor Relations, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workforce Management, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Requirements, Information Privacy, Risk Analysis, Education and Training, Job Analysis, Business Ethics

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The North Awakens

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Cultural Diversity, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Adaptation, Strategic Thinking, Demography

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Record Keeping, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Model Evaluation, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fudan University

    全球卫生导论

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Nutrition and Diet, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Emergency Response, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Chronic Diseases, Health Education

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Privacy for Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Metadata Management, Encryption

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the USA

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Case Law, Federal Information Security Management Act

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Governance, Information Assurance, Document Management, Health Information Management, Security Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Compliance Management, Incident Response, Regulatory Compliance, Training Programs, Compliance Training

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Standardisation & Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, Technology Roadmaps, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Governance, Policy Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Environmental Issue, Data Collection, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam
  • Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone: Microsoft
  • Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace: University of Michigan
  • The North Awakens: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • 全球卫生导论: Fudan University
  • IBM Data Privacy for Information Architecture: IBM
  • Privacy in the USA: 28DIGITAL
  • Privacy Fundamentals: Infosec
  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt

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