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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.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities

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    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy

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    University of Michigan

    Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Workplace inclusivity, Accountability, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development

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    Duke University

    Gold and Bitcoin

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Cryptography, Investments, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Price Negotiation, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Financial Regulation, Cyber Risk, Production Process

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    Empower School of Health

    Technological advancement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Health Equity, Information Privacy, Blockchain, Cloud Storage, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Gen AI For Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Sustainable Business, Generative AI, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Diversity and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Content Strategy

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    ESSEC Business School

    Paths to a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adaptability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Research Designs and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Empower School of Health

    Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare 5.0, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Healthcare Project Management, Health Disparities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, AI Security, Health Equity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Health, Health Policy, Internet Of Things, Robotics, Cybersecurity

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Governance, NIST 800-53, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Audit Planning, Policy Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Auditing

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Identidad digital: ¿Cómo tener visibilidad académica?

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, digital literacy, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Information Privacy, Research, Digital Communications

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Protection of Information Assets: Packt
  • Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Gold and Bitcoin : Duke University
  • Technological advancement in Healthcare: Empower School of Health
  • Gen AI For Sustainability: Starweaver
  • Paths to a Sustainable Future: ESSEC Business School
  • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects: Empower School of Health
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University

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