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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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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Identity and Access Management

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Authorization (Computing), OAuth, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Authentications, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, User Accounts, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Information Privacy, Computer Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الدين الحكومي وعجز الموازنة

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Governmental Accounting, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Budget Management, Economics, Budgeting, Fiscal Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Analysis, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Diversity Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Strategic Marketing, Substance Abuse, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Higher Education, Online Advertising, Regulatory Requirements, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Mental and Behavioral Health, Advertising, Behavioral Health, Analytics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales para el mundo académico y laboral

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, digital literacy, Content Creation, Digital Communications, Information Management, Content Management, Web Content, Data Sharing, Personally Identifiable Information, Databases, Web Presence, Digital Transformation, Information Privacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable Cities Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Water Sustainability, Land Management, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Land Development, Mitigation, Case Studies, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, Endpoint Security, Cloud Solutions, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Information Privacy

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    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Research, Health Policy, Pharmaceuticals

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI Security, Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Data Governance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Mitigation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, AI literacy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Affairs

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Insper

    Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Working With Children, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Child Welfare, Socioeconomics, Child Health, Human Development, Parent Communication, Health Disparities, Nutrition and Diet, Social Sciences, Social Determinants Of Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Care Coordination, Health Promotion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AWS: Identity and Access Management: Whizlabs
  • How to Get Into Web Development: University of Leeds
  • الدين الحكومي وعجز الموازنة : Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Competencias digitales para el mundo académico y laboral: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Sustainable Cities Case Studies: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) : Packt
  • Translating Research to Patients: University of Michigan
  • Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects: Coursera

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