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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    America's Unwritten Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Public History, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (288) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Laws, Advocacy

    ★ 4.7 (948) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Research

    ★ 4.7 (351) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Decision Intelligence

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Forex - Trading Around the World

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Market Data, Market Dynamics, Market Liquidity, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Analysis, Order Management

    ★ 4.3 (246) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Land Management, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Economic Development, Construction, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (240) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Disease Screening in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Gerontology, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Prenatal Care, Epidemiology, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Health Education, Child Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Environmental Management & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Issue, Environmental Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Case Studies, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (430) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    AI, Empathy & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Development

    ★ 4.6 (486) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Legal Aspects of Employment Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Compensation Analysis, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Human Resource Management, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compliance Management, Disabilities, HR Tech, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    AAPC

    AAPC Medical Biller

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Denial Management, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Billing, Patient Registration, CPT Coding, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Billing & Invoicing, Health Information Management, Medical Records, Utilization Management, Clinical Documentation, Health Systems, Insurance, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance

    ★ 4.6 (232) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular policy courses

  • America's Unwritten Constitution: Yale University
  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • Health Systems Development: Imperial College London
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • Forex - Trading Around the World: Interactive Brokers
  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Disease Screening in Public Health: University of Geneva
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University
  • Environmental Management & Ethics: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • AI, Empathy & Ethics: University of California, Santa Cruz

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