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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


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    Universidad de Palermo

    La Economía de la Felicidad

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Impact, Data Collection, Surveys

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Research, Research Methodologies, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Strengthening territorial response for better health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Assessment, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Public Health, Emergency Response, Community Mental Health Services, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Development, Health Policy, Mental Health, Public Administration, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy & Standardisation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Technology Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Making Democracy Fit for Climate

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Lobbying, Public Policies, Innovation, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Felicidad y Políticas Públicas

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Surveys

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Science Ethics with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Science, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角

    Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Nursing Administration, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Community Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Risk Management, Project Design, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Financial Analysis, Fiscal Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Requirements, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Online Advertising & Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Analytics, Big Data, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Data Ethics, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Campaigns, Return On Investment, Descriptive Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Customer Engagement, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptive Equipment, Home Health Care, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Disabilities, End User Training and Support, Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Automation, digital literacy, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Data Integration, Chronic Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • La Economía de la Felicidad : Universidad de Palermo
  • Translating Research to Communities : University of Michigan
  • Strengthening territorial response for better health: Politecnico di Milano
  • Privacy & Standardisation Capstone: 28DIGITAL
  • Making Democracy Fit for Climate: University of Copenhagen
  • Felicidad y Políticas Públicas: Universidad de Palermo
  • Data Science Ethics with R: Duke University
  • International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角: Peking University
  • Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Online Advertising & Social Media: University of Maryland, College Park

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