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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 Colorado Boulder

    When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Network Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, General Networking, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Economics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Research, Innovation, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.7 (596) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Nursing Care, Health Systems, Public Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Policy, Family Support

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Analytics, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Governance, Social Impact

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Diplomacy, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Publishing, General Networking, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Case Law, Lawsuits, Open Source Technology, Market Share, Economics, Legal Proceedings

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Narrative Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Automation

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Competitive Analysis, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Strategic Decision-Making

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    International Cyber Conflicts

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Diplomacy, General Networking, Conflict Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Social Studies, Psychology

    ★ 4.5 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: When Markets Fail

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Allocation

    ★ 4.8 (664) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Jury Trial, Social Justice, Governance, Case Studies, Health Policy

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Epidemiology for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Science and Research, Research, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular policy courses

  • When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
  • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
  • Narrative Economics: Yale University
  • Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
  • Microeconomics: When Markets Fail: University of Pennsylvania

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