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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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    Packt

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Incident Response, Data Security, Compliance Management, Accountability, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Regulatory Requirements, Informed Consent

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Intune

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Security Management, Azure Active Directory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Network Security, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Firewall, Network Protocols, Data Ethics, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Community Development, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Making Democracy Fit for Climate

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Lobbying, Public Policies, Innovation, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Strengthening territorial response for better health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Assessment, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Public Health, Emergency Response, Community Mental Health Services, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Development, Health Policy, Mental Health, Public Administration, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Cloud Solutions, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Office, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Innovation, Continuous Improvement Process, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Design, Design Thinking, Public Administration, Organizational Strategy, Public Policies, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Technology Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Pets, Politics and Pandemics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Chronic Diseases, Diversity Awareness, Electronic Medical Record System

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Online Advertising & Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Analytics, Big Data, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Data Ethics, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Campaigns, Return On Investment, Descriptive Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Customer Engagement, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Packt
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University
  • Mastering Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Intune: Packt
  • Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Making Democracy Fit for Climate: University of Copenhagen
  • Strengthening territorial response for better health: Politecnico di Milano
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) : Packt
  • Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector: Coursera
  • Pets, Politics and Pandemics: Columbia University

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