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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Community Change in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

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    174 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Economics for Capital Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Financial Market, Market Data, Economics, Capital Markets, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Market Trend, Banking, Investment Management, Forecasting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Income Features in ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Sales Process, Accounting Software, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Billing & Invoicing, Reconciliation, Accounting, Estimation, Finance

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Innovation, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Policy Analysis, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Empower School of Health

    Ethical Consideration in Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, AI Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Telehealth, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Data Security, Data Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Context on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Community Health, Stress Management, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Occupational Health, Psychology, Environmental Issue

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Zurich

    Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Storytelling

    4.7
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    How Do We Manage Climate Change?

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Vulnerability, Policy Analysis, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Microsoft 365, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Compliance Management, AI Security, Customer Service, Information Privacy, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    PwC India

    India Customs and Allied laws

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Export Control, Business Valuation, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Tax, Tax Laws, Compliance Management, Intercompany Accounting, Analysis, Commercial Laws, Tax Management, Transportation Operations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Problem Solving, Investigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Economics for Capital Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Income Features in ProfitBooks: Coursera
  • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información: Universidad de los Andes
  • Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Ethical Consideration in Digital Health: Empower School of Health
  • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan
  • Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition: University of Zurich
  • How Do We Manage Climate Change?: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University

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