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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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    Yale University

    America's Unwritten Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Adjudication, Court Systems, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Public History, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Management, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    400 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Direct Patient Care, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity, Community Health

    4.8
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    426 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economic Development, Tax Planning, Economics, Public Policies, Income Tax, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Resource Allocation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    392 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Technology Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    eHealth: More than just an electronic record

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Care Coordination, Clinical Informatics, Health Policy, Telehealth, Health Information Management, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Practices, Patient-centered Care, Medical Privacy, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    336 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy

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    228 reviews

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Economic Development, Economics, Financial Market, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Strategic Decision-Making, Investment Management, Business Economics, Capital Markets, General Finance, Decision Making, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Market Dynamics, Expectation Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    345 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Introduction to Early Childhood

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Special Education, Education and Training, Teaching, Family Support, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Positive Behavior Support, Curriculum Development, Policy Development, Creativity, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Interacting with Vault Policies

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Security Testing, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Network Analysis

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Land Management, Land Development, Community Development, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Community Outreach

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Systems, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Land Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Health Policy, Public Policies, Health Promotion, Manufacturing and Production, Advocacy, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • America's Unwritten Constitution: Yale University
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • eHealth: More than just an electronic record: The University of Sydney
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework: Infosec
  • Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Introduction to Early Childhood: The State University of New York
  • Interacting with Vault Policies: Google Cloud

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