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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


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Primary Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient-centered Care, Behavioral Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Community Health, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Safety and Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Primary Care, Sustainable Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Research, Case Studies

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    University of Geneva

    International Water Law

    Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, International Relations

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    456 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud DNS: Traffic Steering using Geolocation Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Geographic Information Systems, Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture

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    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Mathematical Modeling, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Action Oriented

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Policy, Health Assessment, Governance, Systems Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Political Economy of Institutions and Development

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Data Analysis

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    390 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economics, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Governance, Training Programs, Case Studies, Education and Training

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Work, Health Policy, Social Justice, Special Education, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Public Policies, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Care, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Health Systems Development: Imperial College London
  • International Water Law: University of Geneva
  • Cloud DNS: Traffic Steering using Geolocation Policy: Google Cloud
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies : University of Lausanne
  • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
  • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University

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