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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 Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance Policies, Medicare, Copayment Collection and Processing, Economics, Home Health Care, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospital Medicine, Hospice

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    University of Geneva

    Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Philanthropy, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Human Development, Personal Development

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Biology

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    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diagnostic Tests

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Server Administration, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Systems, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Data Collection

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    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Policy, Game Theory, Cost Accounting, Socioeconomics, Tax, International Relations, Operating Cost, Public Policies, General Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Metrics, Market Analysis, Performance Metric, International Finance

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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

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    The World Bank Group

    From Climate Science to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Collaboration, Policy Development

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    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Emergency Response, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Estimation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, General Finance, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Tax, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Investments, Labor Relations, Financial Systems, Cost Benefit Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group

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