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Policy Courses

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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    Liberty Mutual Insurance

    Foundations of Insurance

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Insurance Sales, Underwriting, Business Risk Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Policy Analysis

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Planning, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Product Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Target Market, Promotional Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Customer Insights

    Build toward a degree

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Telecommunications, Socioeconomics, Network Infrastructure, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics, Technical Writing

    Build toward a degree

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analytics, Economics, Political Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Cloud Identity

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Configuration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Loss Prevention

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    University of Alberta

    Sample-based Learning Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Simulations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Probability Distribution

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Health Care, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases

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    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

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    Sciences Po

    Politics and Economics of International Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Development

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies

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    University of Geneva

    Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Insurance: Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Cloud Identity: Google Cloud
  • Sample-based Learning Methods: University of Alberta
  • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
  • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Security Governance & Compliance: University of California, Irvine
  • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po

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