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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.


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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Context on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Community Health, Stress Management, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Occupational Health, Psychology, Environmental Issue

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    فهم صنع السياسات الاقتصادية

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Tax, Policy Analysis, International Finance, Business Economics, Fiscal Management, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Transfer Learning, Federated Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy

    4.6
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Public Policies, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Health Promotion, Legal Proceedings, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Policy Development, Crisis Intervention, Health Policy, Civil Procedures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Standardisation & Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, Technology Roadmaps, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Study Design

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Workplace inclusivity, Compliance Management, Communication Strategies, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cross-border road transport in EU law context

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Labor Law, Labor Relations, Commercial Laws, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Court Systems, Civil Law, Workers Compensation, Legal Research, Coordination

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    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Arctic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École normale supérieure

    Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Nursing Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan
  • فهم صنع السياسات الاقتصادية: IE Business School
  • Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone: Microsoft
  • ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Standardisation & Technology: 28DIGITAL
  • Population Health: Study Design: Universiteit Leiden
  • Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US: SkillUp
  • Cross-border road transport in EU law context: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Arctic Development: University of Alberta
  • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan

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