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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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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Macroeconomics for Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Investments

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Storytelling, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Mercados financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Investments, Finance, Financial Services, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Equities, Banking, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Leadership Studies, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Derivatives, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Insurance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Climate Change and Sustainable Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Project Finance, Environmental Policy, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Economics, Finance, Asset Management, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Investments, Corporate Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, Firewall, AI Security, Endpoint Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Financial Regulation, Market Analysis, Presentations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Health Promotion, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Education, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Public Affairs, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Collaboration, Communication

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

  • Macroeconomics for Business Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Mercados financieros: Yale University
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Investing: EDHEC Business School
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation: Palo Alto Networks

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