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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.


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Popular Policy Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Health Disparities, Health Education, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Community Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Policy Analysis, Economics, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Business Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

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    Campus BBVA

    Cybersecurity for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Crisis Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Data Security, Network Security, Business Process, Mobile Security, Information Privacy, Multi-Factor Authentication, Fraud detection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    489 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Trend Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    497 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Claims Processing, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    The University of Chicago

    Critical Issues in Urban Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Higher Education, Social Studies, Common Core Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Research, Governance, Socioeconomics

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Public Policies, Human Relations Movement, Governance, International Relations

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Investments, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Visionary, Sociology, Innovation, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Public Policies

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cybersecurity for Managers: Campus BBVA
  • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University
  • Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
  • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
  • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes

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