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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


  • U

    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Social Studies, Diplomacy, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Information Systems Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Record Keeping, Network Security, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Packt

    AI Governance and Privacy Professional Certification (AIGP)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Data Governance, Model Deployment, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Risking, Decision Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Machine Learning, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    Social Stratification, Gender Dynamics and Racial Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Foundations of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Accounting, Business Risk Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Revenue Recognition, Analysis, Market Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • M

    Microsoft

    AI Governance and Organizational Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Decision Intelligence, Governance, AI Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risking, Cyber Governance, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Compliance Training, AI Workflows, Return On Investment, Security Controls, Accountability Frameworks, Security Strategy, Information Technology, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    Coursera

    Safeguard Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Operations, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Customer Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Customer Communications Management, Data Management, Compliance Management, Data Security, Data Mapping, Email Marketing, Risk Analysis, Record Keeping, Document Management, Auditing, Data Integrity, Data Strategy, Data Access, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • U

    UNESCO

    Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Human Centered Design, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Sustainable Design, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Model Training, Sustainability Reporting, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning Algorithms

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Hygiene

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Madecraft

    Foundations of AI Privacy and Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Predictive Modeling, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Governance, Threat Modeling, Application Security, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Security Engineering, Blockchain, Machine Learning, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Business Law: Contracts, Liability, and Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Arbitration, Vendor Contracts, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Injury Law, Contract Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Mediation, Litigation and Civil Justice, Conflict Management, Public Policies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Management Decision-Making, Big Data and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Big Data, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Dashboard, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910: University of Virginia
  • CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management: John Wiley & Sons
  • AI Governance and Privacy Professional Certification (AIGP): Packt
  • Social Stratification, Gender Dynamics and Racial Identities: Pearson
  • Foundations of Financial Analysis: STARWEAVER
  • AI Governance and Organizational Architecture: Microsoft
  • Safeguard Data Privacy: Coursera
  • Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI: UNESCO
  • Cyber Hygiene: University of Colorado System
  • Foundations of AI Privacy and Blockchain: Madecraft

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