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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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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Public Health, Economics, Supply And Demand, Cost Estimation

    4.7
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    The George Washington University

    Vaccine Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Land Management, Labor Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, New Business Development, Budgeting, Innovation

    4.3
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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

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    EDUCBA

    Strategic Management & Business Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Performance Metric

    4.6
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    تحقيق السعادة في بيئة العمل | Achieving Happiness at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Stress Management, Employee Retention, Mindfulness, Workplace inclusivity, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

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    University of Alberta

    Indigenous Canada

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Civil Law, Political Sciences

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Food and Beverage, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

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    University of Michigan

    Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Public Administration, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, R Programming, Machine Learning

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
  • IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hiring Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Strategic Management & Business Policy: EDUCBA
  • تحقيق السعادة في بيئة العمل | Achieving Happiness at Work: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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