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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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    EDHEC Business School

    The Finance of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Financial Systems, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Climate Change Programs, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Corporate Finance, Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Policy, Corporate Strategy, Credit Risk, Financial Regulation, Investments, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Sustainable Business

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Health Equity Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Health Education, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Driving engagement, Media and Communications, Cultural Sensitivity

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    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Public History, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Diplomacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Contratación y mercado digital. Aspectos legales y otras cuestiones de interés

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Blockchain, Personally Identifiable Information, digital literacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, E-Commerce, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Civil Law, Cyber Governance, Contract Review, Internet Of Things, Payment Processing, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, FinTech, Commercial Laws, Robotics, Tax

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estructura de capital y política de dividendos

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Financial Policy, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    337 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Policy, Social Impact, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Care, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Geospatial Mapping

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Differentiated Instruction, Community Development, Teaching, Community Outreach, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Social Justice

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDHEC Business School

    Economics and Policies of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Economics, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Futures Exchange, Environmental Regulations, Derivatives, Market Analysis, Financial Market, Tax, Financial Trading, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Finance of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
  • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh
  • Contratación y mercado digital. Aspectos legales y otras cuestiones de interés: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Estructura de capital y política de dividendos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London

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