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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Risk Management, Real Estate, Legal Risk, Water Resource Management, Balance Sheet, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Systems, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Behaviour

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    Duke University

    ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Comparative Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Governance, Organizational Strategy

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sanitation, Hazard Analysis, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Epidemiology, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Economics, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

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    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Electronic Media

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sanitation, Land Management, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Stormwater Management, Waste Minimization, Water Quality, Water Resource Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Social Determinants Of Health, Internal Medicine, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Oncology, Neurology, Risk Analysis

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    University of London

    Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, International Relations, Social Work, Sociology, Advocacy, Storytelling

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #4: Drug Safety - Pharmacovigilance

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Medical Prescription, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Continuous Monitoring, Public Health, Event Monitoring, Risk Analysis

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    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Organizational Change, Operational Efficiency, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

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

  • Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University
  • Comparative Health Systems: University of Pennsylvania
  • Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
  • Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases: Imperial College London
  • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London

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