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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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Popular Policy Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Hiring Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, New Hire Orientations, Job Analysis, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Child Welfare, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Policy Development, Meal Planning And Preparation, First Aid, Record Keeping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Branding, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    656 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Advocacy, Surveys

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Child Care as a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Revenue Management, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Containerization, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Public Health, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Social Work, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Advocacy, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Automate GKE Configurations with Config Sync and Policy Controller

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios: Duke University
  • Hiring Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
  • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
  • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan
  • Child Care as a Business: The State University of New York
  • How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University

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