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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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    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies

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    University of Michigan

    Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Epidemiology

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    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economics, Sustainable Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Risk Management Framework

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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

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    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

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Economic Development, International Finance, World History, Fiscal Management, Economics, Financial Systems, Global Marketing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Banking, Growth Strategies

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    Emory University

    Communicating During Global Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Policy Analysis, Economics, Economic Development, Business, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Business Development

    Build toward a degree

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    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Claims Processing, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Investment Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Global Health Diplomacy: The State University of New York
  • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
  • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Communicating During Global Emergencies: Emory University
  • Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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