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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.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Environment, Social Impact, Community Development, Adaptability, Scientific Methods, Action Oriented, Vulnerability

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Impact, Social Studies

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    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Art History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Information Privacy, Workforce Development, Accountability

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Financial Market, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Capital Markets, Tax, Fiscal Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Expectation Management

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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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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, World History, Technology Strategies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Economics, Innovation, European History

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    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

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    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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Seguridad hídrica

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Governance, Policy Development

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

  • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington
  • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
  • Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
  • AI, Empathy & Ethics: University of California, Santa Cruz

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