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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


  • M

    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Loans, Finance, Risking, Credit Risk, General Finance, Financial Data, Financial Systems, Fiscal Management, General Lending, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Commercial Lending, Economics, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (149) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Social Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Social Impact, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment, Stakeholder Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (179) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Riesgos y oportunidades empresariales en una economía globalizada

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, International Finance, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, International Relations, Risk Analysis, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Business Risk Management, Public Policies, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Demography, Investments

    ★ 4.9 (192) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Economic Development

    ★ 4.8 (211) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics

    ★ 4.8 (178) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.4 (172) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Care Management, Patient Coordination, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Information Management, Primary Care, Telehealth, Health Policy, Data Sharing, Communication

    ★ 4.6 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Health Policy, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Medical Terminology

    ★ 4.4 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Medical Privacy, Drug Development, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Branding, Research, Case Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.8 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Data Security, Cybersecurity, World History, Security Awareness, European History, Security Management, Governance, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (217) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Sciences Po

    Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Commercialization, New Business Development, Digital Content, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Digital Transformation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

    ★ 4.6 (166) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Finance for Everyone: Debt: McMaster University
  • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
  • Essentials with Azure Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Riesgos y oportunidades empresariales en una economía globalizada: IE Business School
  • Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties: University of Lausanne
  • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective): Columbia University
  • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
  • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania

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