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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

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Management, Data Access, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Informed Consent

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Economics, World History, Financial Systems, Behavioral Economics, Financial Policy, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Taxation of International Transactions

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Laws, Corporate Tax, Tax, International Finance, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Export Control, Intercompany Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of London

    Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Environmental Policy, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Policy Development, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Scatter Plots, Statistical Methods, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Probability Distribution

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Legal Risk, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

    ★ 4.5 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Telehealth

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Value-Based Care, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Digital Transformation

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Billing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Tax, Small Business Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting, Security Controls, Payroll Systems

    ★ 4.5 (85) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Information Privacy, Cyber Security Policies, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Control, Threat Modeling, Information Systems

    ★ 4.7 (62) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Dashboard Creation, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, System Monitoring, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, Load Balancing, Scalability

    ★ 4.6 (57) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Public Policies, Economics, Writing, Diplomacy, Business Economics, Econometrics, Analysis, Market Dynamics, Estimation

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sample Size Determination, Social Studies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Probability & Statistics

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

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

  • Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • U.S. Taxation of International Transactions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change: University of London
  • Social Determinants of Health: University of Michigan
  • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
  • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
  • Getting Started with ProfitBooks: Coursera
  • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
  • Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics: Microsoft

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