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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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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud DNS: Traffic Steering using Geolocation Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Geographic Information Systems, Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Public Health, Case Studies

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Surveys

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, New Business Development, Budgeting, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Containerization, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Social Work, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Advocacy, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Labor Law, Risk Management, Land Management, Mitigation, Occupational Safety And Health, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Public Policies, Advocacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    The Making of US Foreign Policy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Security Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

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

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

  • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Cloud DNS: Traffic Steering using Geolocation Policy: Google Cloud
  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
  • Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
  • IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan

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