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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 Pennsylvania

    The Materiality of ESG Factors

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Climate Change Programs, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Investments, Finance

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    PolĂ­ticas Europeas Globales

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Diplomacy, Governance, Security Strategy, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Technology Strategies, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Public History, Social Justice, Legal Research, European History, Social Sciences, Culture, World History, Research, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Demography, Economics, Political Sciences, Journalism, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Global Healthcare Outcomes: Theory & Research Models

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Flow, Nursing Management, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Sensitivity, Infection Control, Surveys, Data Analysis, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sostenibilidad social

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Social Impact, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Public Health, Community Development, Public Policies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Exercise Therapy, Intercultural Competence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Sample-based Learning Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Simulations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Linux Administration, Group Policy, Identity and Access Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, File I/O, Cloud Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Windows Server 2025

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows PowerShell, File Management, Windows Servers, Remote Access Systems, Hyper-V, Public Key Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Windows, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Containerization, Server Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Docker (Software), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating System Administration, Hardening, Computer Networking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    British Standards Institution

    AI System Impact Assessment Guidance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Technical Standard, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Trustworthiness, Accountability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Economics of Markets, Government, and Nonprofits

    Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governmental Accounting, Internal Auditing, Standard Accounting Practices, External Auditing, Economics, Public Accounting, Business Economics, Non-Profit Accounting, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Financial Reporting, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Materiality of ESG Factors: University of Pennsylvania
  • PolĂ­ticas Europeas Globales: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine: University of Alberta
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Healthcare Outcomes: Theory & Research Models: John Wiley & Sons
  • Sostenibilidad social: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Sample-based Learning Methods: University of Alberta
  • Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration: Red Hat
  • Mastering Windows Server 2025: Packt

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