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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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    University of Michigan

    Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Consumer Lending, General Lending, Higher Education, Credit Risk, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Student Services, Financial Policy, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Adult Education, Academic Advising, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Azure Active Directory, Data Storage, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Wide Area Networks, File Management, Network Support, File Systems, Network Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Terraform Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Controls, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Multi-Cloud, Private Cloud, Power Platform CLI, Collaborative Software, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, vCenter Server Management, Version Control, Data Migration, Resource Management, Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Information Systems Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Record Keeping, Network Security, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Finance for Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Working Capital, Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Planning, Cash Management, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Policy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Zero Trust Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Network Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Policies, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Network Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Economics of Reforms and Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Environmental Regulations, Economics, Financial Regulations, Economic Development, Governance, Environmental Laws, Regulatory Affairs, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health And Safety Standards, Environmental Policy, Financial Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Bidding, Bank Regulations, Market Dynamics, Banking, Commercial Laws

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    AppDynamics: From Basics to Performance Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Devops Tools, Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Enterprise Application Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Microservices, Performance Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Email Automation, Analysis, Health Policy

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Solutions: Mexico

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Social Impact, Environment, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Action Oriented, Forecasting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Employee Cybersecurity Awareness in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, AI Security, Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Risk, AI literacy, Human Factors (Security), Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Kennesaw State University

    How Competition Impacts Markets - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Market Dynamics, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Share, Organizational Structure, Process Design, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, Business Transformation, Economics, Organizational Change, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Foundations of Healthcare Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Electronic Medical Record System, Healthcare Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Analysis, Data Integrity, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network: Packt
  • Terraform Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management: John Wiley & Sons
  • Finance for Decision-Making: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Zero Trust Architectures: Edureka
  • Economics of Reforms and Regulations: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • AppDynamics: From Basics to Performance Mastery: Coursera
  • Climate Solutions: Mexico: The University of Edinburgh
  • Employee Cybersecurity Awareness in the Age of AI: Packt

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