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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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    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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    University of London

    What future for education?

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Teaching, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Administración financiera y su función en la empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Performance Measurement, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Financial Policy, Cash Flows, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Working Capital, Return On Investment

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    Yale University

    Narrative Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Labor Relations

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Mitigation

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    University of Michigan

    Data Science Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Informed Consent, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis, Social Studies, Sampling (Statistics)

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI in the Workplace: Policies, Ethics, and Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Requirements, Information Privacy, Risk Analysis, Algorithms

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Financial Regulation, Market Analysis, Presentations

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    Yale University

    Mercados financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Investments, Finance, Financial Services, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Equities, Banking, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Leadership Studies, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Derivatives, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Insurance

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Brand Management, Writing

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    Stanford University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Policy, Data Preprocessing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
  • What future for education?: University of London
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • Administración financiera y su función en la empresa : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Narrative Economics: Yale University
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Data Science Ethics: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI in the Workplace: Policies, Ethics, and Risks: University of Michigan
  • Finance for Everyone: Markets: McMaster University
  • Mercados financieros: Yale University

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