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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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    The World Bank Group

    From Climate Science to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Interactive Learning, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Environment, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Water Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Cooperation, Collaboration

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    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economics, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Climate Change Mitigation

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    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Public History, Social Sciences

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    Infosec

    Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Environment, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Science, Analysis, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Diversity and Inclusion in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Social Justice, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Public Health, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Policy Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Advocacy

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Research Methodologies, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Content Creation

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Education, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Internal Medicine, Trend Analysis, Immunology

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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Cloud Computing Architecture, Interoperability, Cryptography, Scalability, Data Storage, Information Privacy

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, Network Analysis, Operations Research, Systems Analysis, Operational Analysis, Analysis, Demand Planning, Mathematical Modeling, Econometrics, Markov Model, Behavioral Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Dynamics, Customer Demand Planning, Probability, Social Impact, Model Evaluation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group
  • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
  • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
  • Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws: Infosec
  • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
  • U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London

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