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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


  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI, Information Management, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership

    4.8 stars, 199 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (199) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy

    4.9 stars, 702 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (702) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Risk

    4.8 stars, 389 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    4.4 stars, 290 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (290) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Event Monitoring, Infection Control, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Technical Communication, Anomaly Detection, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection, Information Privacy

    4.7 stars, 391 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (391) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issue, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Plant Operations and Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Radiation Protection, Sustainable Engineering, Physics, Natural Resource Management, Behavioral Economics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies

    4.7 stars, 223 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology

    4.8 stars, 322 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (322) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (232) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy

    4.6 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Cybersecurity in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Computer Security, Cryptography

    4.3 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (172) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Personally Identifiable Information

    4.4 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (232) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Health Policy, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Medical Terminology

    4.4 stars, 137 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Governance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
  • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información: Universidad de los Andes
  • Science Literacy: University of Alberta
  • Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems: Imperial College London
  • Global Health Diplomacy: The State University of New York
  • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota

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