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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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    Michigan State University

    Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Editing, Storytelling

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Getting Started with Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Safety and Security, digital literacy, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Web Presence, User Accounts, UI Components, Online Advertising, Security Controls, Registration, User Interface (UI), Data Sharing, Web Content, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Safeguard Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Operations, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Customer Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Customer Communications Management, Data Management, Compliance Management, Data Security, Data Mapping, Email Marketing, Risk Analysis, Record Keeping, Document Management, Auditing, Data Integrity, Data Strategy, Data Access, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Mastering AWS Managed AI Services & Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Generative AI, AI Security, AI literacy, Information Privacy, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Solution Design, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, AI Integrations, Managed Services, Image Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Information Systems Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Record Keeping, Network Security, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Management Decision-Making, Big Data and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Big Data, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Dashboard, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Materiality of ESG Factors

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Climate Change Programs, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Finance

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    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Hygiene

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Secure Permissions Fast

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Compliance Auditing, Authorization (Computing), Stakeholder Communications, Data Governance, Identity and Access Management, Auditing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Access, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, IT Management, Team Management, Authentications, Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Post-Quantum Cryptography Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Computer Security, Quantum computing, NIST 800-53, Information Privacy, Security Management, Risk Management, Network Protocols, Negotiation, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Social Studies, Diplomacy, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Manage Confluence Users

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Auditing, Data Security, Group Policy, Data Access, Audit Planning, System Configuration, Security Awareness, Document Management, Collaborative Software, System Monitoring, Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
  • Getting Started with Facebook: John Wiley & Sons
  • Safeguard Data Privacy: Coursera
  • Mastering AWS Managed AI Services & Responsible AI: Whizlabs
  • CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management: John Wiley & Sons
  • Management Decision-Making, Big Data and Analytics: Sage Publications
  • The Materiality of ESG Factors: University of Pennsylvania
  • Cyber Hygiene: University of Colorado System
  • Secure Permissions Fast: Coursera
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography Foundations: Edureka

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