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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Prospectiva jurídica

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Research Methodologies, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Social Justice, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Creativity

    4.8
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    Sciences Po

    Data and Urban Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Data Governance, Political Sciences, Governance, Data Literacy, Public Administration, Digital Transformation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computing Platforms, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Access, Encryption, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Project Management, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Accountability, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Complexity Science

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Agentic systems, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Jupyter

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy

    4.7
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    EDUCBA

    Intercompany Transactions for Consolidated Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Intercompany Accounting, Technical Accounting, Risk Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Corporate Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Case Studies

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Alternative Mobility Narratives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Social Impact, Critical Thinking, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation: Need/Opportunity Identification

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, User Research, Organizational Strategy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Technology, Problem Solving, Process Analysis, Planning, Return On Investment

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    University of Michigan

    Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pre-Clinical Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Drug Development, Research

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Social Justice, Technology Solutions, Case Studies, Public Policies, Governance

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Prospectiva jurídica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data and Urban Governance: Sciences Po
  • Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy: Coursera
  • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
  • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
  • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Intercompany Transactions for Consolidated Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Alternative Mobility Narratives: University of Amsterdam
  • Healthcare Innovation: Need/Opportunity Identification: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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