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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Technologies, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Indigenous Canada

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Civil Law, Political Sciences, Legal Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Advocacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Cybersecurity Policy & Governance for Business Success

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance, Risk Management, Audit Planning, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Measurement, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Using BGP Policy Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Implementing Open Policy Agent for Policy-Driven Control

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Policy Development, CI/CD, Policy Analysis, Open Source Technology, Cross Platform Development, Configuration Management, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Social Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Social Impact, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment, Stakeholder Analysis, Succession Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan
  • Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector: University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity Policy & Governance for Business Success : Starweaver
  • Using BGP Policy Controls: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Implementing Open Policy Agent for Policy-Driven Control: Coursera
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University

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