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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Governance, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Accounting, Project Finance, Environmental Policy, General Finance, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, Cost Benefit Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infection Control, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Legal Strategy, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Planned Giving

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Gift Accounting, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Income Tax, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Tax Compliance, Marketing Materials, Administration, Policy Development, Tax

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Infant Care, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Surveys, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue, Peer Review

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Health, Survey Creation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Diversity Awareness, Continuous Monitoring

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Community Mental Health Services, Care Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Governance, Care Management, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Social Network Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Responsible AI, digital literacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Penetration Testing

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pathway to Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Music, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Culture, Media and Communications, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Systems Integration, Environmental Science, Human Factors, Writing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Social Justice, Public Affairs, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Mathematical Modeling, Governance, Decision Intelligence, Combinatorics, General Mathematics, Diversity Awareness, Applied Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Diplomacy, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, International Relations, Mediation, Arbitration, Conflict Management, Sustainable Development, Discussion Facilitation, Negotiation, Adjudication, Political Sciences, Governance, Environmental Laws, Data Collection

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries: École normale supérieure
  • One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response: Politecnico di Milano
  • Planned Giving: University of California, Davis
  • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
  • Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población: Johns Hopkins University
  • Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters: University of Copenhagen
  • Population Health: Governance: Universiteit Leiden
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder

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