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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 Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    4.9 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course

    ★ 4.9 (194) · Beginner · Course

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Impact & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Community Organizing, Policy Development, Social Justice, Social Work, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Community and Social Work, Health Policy, Advocacy, Culture Transformation, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Business, Leadership Studies, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity

    4.8 stars, 971 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (971) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Trending right now
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    New
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    University of Michigan

    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, R Programming, Research Design, Ggplot2

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance, Data Management, Generative AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Requirements, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Accountability

    4.7 stars, 120 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (120) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Understanding economic policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Public Policies, Banking, Tax, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Program Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Global Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Emergency Response

    4.7 stars, 296 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (296) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Simulations, Systems Analysis

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Write Compliant Privacy Policy

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Processing, Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Legal Writing, Data Mapping, Data Collection, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economic Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Preview
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    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Policy Development

    4.8 stars, 75 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (75) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
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Best free Policy courses

High-quality free Policy courses you can start today.

  1. 1
    Global Health Policy
    The University of TokyoBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.7(296)Free
  2. 2
    Systems Thinking In Public Health
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMixed1 - 4 Weeks4.6(1,197)Free
  3. 3
    Write Compliant Privacy Policy
    CourseraIntermediate1 - 4 WeeksFree

Best Policy courses from University of Michigan

Top-rated Policy courses offered by University of Michigan on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Using Public Policy for Social Change
    University of MichiganBeginnerUniversity of Michigan
  2. 2
    Social Impact & Public Policy
    University of MichiganBeginner3 - 6 Months4.8(971)University of Michigan
  3. 3
    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis
    University of MichiganIntermediate1 - 3 Months4.6(55)University of Michigan

Best Policy courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Policy courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Understanding economic policymaking
    IE Business SchoolBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(1,065)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Theories of Public Policy
    O.P. Jindal Global UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(6)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery
    Tata Institute of Social SciencesBeginner1 - 3 Months4.5(11)No prerequisites

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