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Policy Courses

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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    Johns Hopkins University

    An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Research, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    The Age of Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Human Development, Environmental Science, Economics, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Food Services, World History

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Sustainable Development, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Surveys, Climate Change Mitigation, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy

    4.7
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    667 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Storytelling, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

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    610 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

    4.8
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Management and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Records Management, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Security Controls, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Identity and Access Management

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    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Influencing, Research, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Capacity Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    American Contract Law II

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Contract Review, Lawsuits, Arbitration, Contract Compliance, Case Studies, Mitigation

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Climate Change Mitigation, Disabilities, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Research Design, Content Creation

    4.6
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    148 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
  • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
  • People, Technology and the Future of Mobility : University of Michigan
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
  • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cybersecurity Management and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
  • American Contract Law II: Yale University
  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University

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