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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Community Health, Research, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    539 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    264 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in Marketing and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Big Data, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Customer Insights, Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, AI Enablement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Data, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Retail Banking, Data Science, Information Privacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    489 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    What to Finance in Health and at What Price?

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care, Public Health, Governance, Prioritization, Policy Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Technology, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Pharmaceuticals, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Local Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Economics, Policy Development, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    404 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Biology, Physics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    254 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    AI, Empathy & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Model, Machine Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Policy Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    456 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Storytelling, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    632 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Data Sharing, Grant Applications, Data Storage, Data Management, Health Policy, Technical Writing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for University Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Curriculum Development, Enterprise Architecture, Thought Leadership, Program Implementation, Strategic Planning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Education Software and Technology, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
  • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon: Yonsei University
  • AI Applications in Marketing and Finance: University of Pennsylvania
  • What to Finance in Health and at What Price?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Local Economic Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
  • AI, Empathy & Ethics: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto

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