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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Research Methodologies, Health Information Management, Research, Research Design, Chronic Diseases, Diversity Awareness, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Global Sodium Reduction Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Mitigation, Blood Pressure, Nutrition Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Policy Development, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Physiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cardiology, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    The AI, Climate, and Energy Connection

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Procurement, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Data Centers, Business Strategy, Energy and Utilities, Policy Development, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Systems, Research, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Culture, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environmental Resource Management, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Intune

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Operating System Administration, Enterprise Security, Technical Support and Services

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 1

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Mitigation, Social Justice, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Community Development, Health Equity, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Initiative and Leadership, AI literacy, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Public Policies, Automation, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Persona (User Experience), Market Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Community Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AZ-800: Windows Server Hybrid Core Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Group Policy, Hyper-V, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Virtualization, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Windows PowerShell, Data Storage Technologies

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Foundations of Governance, Risk, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Control, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Data Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Auditing, Information Systems Security, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Document Management, Scope Management, Asset Protection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y bienestar: decisiones que mejoran tu calidad de vida

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Sodium Reduction Strategies: Johns Hopkins University
  • The AI, Climate, and Energy Connection: Stanford University
  • Translating Research to Communities: University of Michigan
  • Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Intune: Packt
  • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 1: University of California San Diego
  • Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AZ-800: Windows Server Hybrid Core Administration: Packt

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