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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Record Keeping, Security Testing, Data Management, Threat Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Active Directory, Data Ethics, AI Security

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Arctic Meltdown

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Climate Change Programs, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Economics, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Case Studies, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Demography, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

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    University of Geneva

    Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, International Relations, Economic Development, Statistics, Economics, Market Opportunities, Data Analysis, Labor Compliance, Social Studies, Data Quality, Transportation Operations

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    University of Copenhagen

    Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Information Privacy, Innovation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Incident Response and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Threat Detection, Contingency Planning, Digital Forensics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    NIST DoD RMF

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Information Privacy, Information Systems

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Automation, Robotics, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Value-Based Care, Public Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Standardisation & Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, Technology Roadmaps, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Payment Systems, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Health Care, Medicare, Risk Management, Health Education, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization: Microsoft
  • Arctic Meltdown: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons: University of Geneva
  • Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective: University of Copenhagen
  • Incident Response and Recovery: ISC2
  • NIST DoD RMF: Infosec
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management: Universiteit Leiden

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