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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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    Duke University

    Gold Market Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Capital Markets, Supply And Demand, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics

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    Imperial College London

    Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Case Studies, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change and Global Affairs

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, International Relations, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Tax

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    University of California, Davis

    Digital Strategies: Managing Sociotechnological Co-Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, AI Enablement, Machine Learning, Technology Solutions, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Innovation, Business Ethics, Change Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Policy Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Record Keeping, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Model Evaluation, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thinking About Care

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Grande Distribution et RSE : Comprendre et Agir

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Public Health, Consumer Behaviour, Packaging and Labeling, Environmental Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Research, Report Writing, Surveys, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Across Critical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Risk Modeling, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Privacy, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Tools and Practices for Addressing Pandemic Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Epidemiology, Crisis Management, Health Technology, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Social Work, Public Health, Telehealth, Mental Health, Health Informatics, Surveys, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Document Management, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Training Programs, Compliance Training, Security Awareness, Employee Training, Data Access, Auditing

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

  • Gold Market Foundations : Duke University
  • Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings: Imperial College London
  • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Digital Strategies: Managing Sociotechnological Co-Evolution: University of California, Davis
  • Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Thinking About Care: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Grande Distribution et RSE : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
  • Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Across Critical Systems: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Tools and Practices for Addressing Pandemic Challenges: Politecnico di Milano

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