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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


  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Tax Preparation, Contract Management, Tax Management, Staff Management, Team Management, People Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Legal Risk, Benefits Administration, Contract Review, Contract Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning

    5 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (41) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Ethics and Responsible Change

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Leadership, Compliance Reporting, Change Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability Frameworks, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Visio

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI Governance and Organizational Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Decision Intelligence, Governance, AI Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risking, Cyber Governance, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Compliance Training, AI Workflows, Return On Investment, Security Controls, Accountability Frameworks, Security Strategy, Information Technology, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cloud Native & IaC Management

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud-Native Computing, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Hardening, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Generative AI, Microsoft Azure, Containerization, Code Reusability, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Cryptographic Protocols

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI Strategy and Transformation Planning

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Responsible AI, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, AI Security, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Change, Risking, Culture Transformation, Feasibility Studies, Workforce Planning, Resource Allocation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Process Mapping, Data Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Azure DevOps Security, Compliance, and Secrets Management

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Governance, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Devops Tools, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Compliance Management, Authorization (Computing), Dependency Analysis, Containerization, Code Reusability, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Secure Infrastructure & Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Data Centers, Computer Security Incident Management, vSphere Networking and Storage, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Networking, VMware ESX Servers, System Monitoring, Data Security, Virtualization, Network Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Encryption, Dashboard

    4.9 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (55) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Infrastructure and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, AI Security, Infrastructure Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, AI Integrations, DevSecOps, Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Hardening, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Risk Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Implementation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Program Evaluation, Science and Research, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Clinical Trials, Research, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Case Studies, Performance Measurement, Health Systems, Data Collection, Decision Making, Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Lund University

    AI, Democracy, and Elections

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Political Sciences, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Machine Learning, Public Policies, Generative AI, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Model Training, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Large Language Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Governance and Purview

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Reporting, Microsoft 365, Technical Communication, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Governance, Data Sharing, Investigation, Data Access, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Copilot, Security Controls, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Audit Working Papers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Economic Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Production Process, Economic Development, Operational Efficiency, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Resource Utilization, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurship

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular policy courses

  • Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business: California Institute of the Arts
  • Ethics and Responsible Change: Microsoft
  • AI Governance and Organizational Architecture: Microsoft
  • Cloud Native & IaC Management: Microsoft
  • AI Strategy and Transformation Planning: Microsoft
  • Azure DevOps Security, Compliance, and Secrets Management: LearnKartS
  • Secure Infrastructure & Virtualization: EDUCBA
  • Infrastructure and Network Protection: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Implementation Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI, Democracy, and Elections: Lund University

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