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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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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Economics

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    Princeton University

    Food Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Food and Beverage, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research Methodologies, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research, Social Impact, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Data Collection, Climate Change Mitigation, Vulnerability, Natural Resource Management, Governance, Fundraising

    4.5
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Comparative Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Governance, Organizational Strategy

    4.6
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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Design, Linux, System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    فهم صنع السياسات الاقتصادية

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Tax, Policy Analysis, International Finance, Business Economics, Fiscal Management, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    4.9
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #4: Drug Safety - Pharmacovigilance

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Continuous Monitoring, Public Health, Event Monitoring, Risk Analysis

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
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    University of Alberta

    21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Innovation, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Politics of Skepticism

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Research, Creativity, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Food Ethics: Princeton University
  • Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Comparative Health Systems: University of Pennsylvania
  • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • فهم صنع السياسات الاقتصادية: IE Business School
  • Pillar #4: Drug Safety - Pharmacovigilance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • 21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?: University of Alberta

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