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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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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Investments, Labor Relations, Financial Market, Financial Regulations

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Human Resources Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure, Employee Onboarding, Health Care Administration, Internal Communications, Labor Law

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    University of Geneva

    Gestion et Politique de l'eau

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Governance, Conflict Management, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Policy Development, Governance, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

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

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    University of Amsterdam

    Unraveling the Cycling City

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, European History

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    The World Bank Group

    Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Cooperation, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets)

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Market Data, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Business, Market Analysis, Public Policies, International Finance, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sciences Po

    Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Promotional Strategies, Business Strategy, Innovation, Digital Content, Content Creation, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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 Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture: Rice University
  • Human Resources Management Essentials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gestion et Politique de l'eau : University of Geneva
  • Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam
  • Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción: The World Bank Group
  • 經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets): National Taiwan University
  • Economía y Finanzas de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo

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