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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


  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Data Sharing, Grant Applications, Data Storage, Data Management, Health Policy, Technical Writing, Clinical Data Management, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Emory University

    Public Health Approaches to Abortion

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Medical Practices and Procedures, Social Determinants Of Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Family Planning, Diversity Awareness, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy and Protection Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Security Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Computer Security Incident Management, Safety Culture

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    IT Ticket Management with Typeform

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, Data Sharing, User Feedback, IT Management, User Accounts, Account Management

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, World History, Pedagogy, Social Justice, Public Policies, Policy Development

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Social Justice, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Community Outreach, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Health, Survey Creation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Diversity Awareness, Continuous Monitoring

    4.8 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Leave and Benefits Law

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Human Resource Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resources, Disabilities, Workforce Management, Coordinating, Coordination

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Diplomatic Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Public Affairs, Economics, Political Sciences, Digital Communications, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Media Relations, Media and Communications, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Safety and National Security, Trend Analysis

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Privacy for Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Metadata Management, Data Processing, Security Controls

    4.5 stars, 50 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Genentech

    Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Data Integration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Standards, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, Solution Architecture, Solution Design, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Public Health Approaches to Abortion: Emory University
  • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera
  • IT Ticket Management with Typeform: Coursera
  • Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends: University of Geneva
  • Climate Solutions: The University of Edinburgh
  • Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leave and Benefits Law: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Diplomatic Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • IBM Data Privacy for Information Architecture: IBM

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