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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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    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

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    The World Bank Group

    Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Scientific Methods, Cooperation, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities

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    University of Minnesota

    Cybersecurity in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cryptography

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    National Taiwan University

    經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets)

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Market Data, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Duke University

    Human Factors in AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, AI Product Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Business, Market Analysis, Public Policies, International Finance, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Decision Making

    4.7
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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, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Policy, Health Assessment, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking

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    The State University of New York

    Home-Based Child Care

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Teaching, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Medical Science and Research, Oncology, Neurology

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    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Game Theory, Financial Policy, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Labor Relations

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    CertNexus

    Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Human Resource Policies, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Governance, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Employee Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Business Modeling, Content Creation, Digital Content, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Intellectual Property, Business Economics, Fundraising

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular policy courses

  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción: The World Bank Group
  • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota
  • 經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets): National Taiwan University
  • Human Factors in AI: Duke University
  • Economía y Finanzas de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies : University of Lausanne
  • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases: Imperial College London
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University

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