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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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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strong Work Ethic, Personal Integrity

    4.8 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Artificial Intelligence Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Governance, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Environmental Policy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Business Ethics, Information Technology, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Labor Law, Professionalism, Intellectual Property, Human Centered Design, Education and Training, Data Literacy

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Regulatory Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Information Privacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Health Information Management, Risk Management, Business Strategy

    4.8 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, World History

    4.7 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • M

    Meta

    Marketing Analytics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Digital Marketing, Data Capture, Application Programming Interface (API), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, Data Literacy, Data Integration, Analytics, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    AI, Business & the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Business Transformation, Business Risk Management, AI literacy, Risk Analysis, AI Integrations, Automation, Thought Leadership, Data Ethics, Human Machine Interfaces

    4.6 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Game Theory, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research

    4.6 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Cost Management, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 3.6K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Resource Utilization, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Governance and Compliance Management

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, AI Security, Governance, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Measurement, ISO/IEC 27001, Auditing, Internal Controls, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Gap Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Policy Development, Risk Control, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Analytical Chemistry, Experimentation

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Artificial Intelligence Ethics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Regulatory Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
  • Environmental Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Marketing Analytics Foundation: Meta
  • AI, Business & the Future of Work: Lund University
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania

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