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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications, Social Impact

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    École Polytechnique

    Outsmarting intermittency

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Technology Solutions, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Macroeconomic Financial Accounts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Data, Financial Policy, Financial Market, International Finance, Finance, Accounting, Banking, Economics, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Hunting, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, digital literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Network Troubleshooting, Group Policy, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Security

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Impact Investment Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Investments, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Customer Data Management, Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Customer Insights, Personally Identifiable Information, Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, User Research, Innovation

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Resource Allocation, Environmental Issue, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Big Data, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Social Justice

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Social Justice, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Advocacy, Education and Training

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    University of Copenhagen

    Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Outsmarting intermittency: École Polytechnique
  • Macroeconomic Financial Accounts: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Cyber Security: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104): Packt
  • Impact Investment Finance: Duke University
  • Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms: Politecnico di Milano
  • Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ethics of Technology: The University of Notre Dame

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