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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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    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Vendor Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Personally Identifiable Information, Compliance Management, Business Continuity, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Data Management, Vulnerability Management

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Case Studies, Health Systems, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Data Management, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · 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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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cloud Security, Safety and Security, Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Encryption

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Biology, Research and Design, Microbiology, Innovation

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Artificial Intelligence in Government

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Scalability, Organizational Change, Technical Consulting, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Performance Measurement, Procurement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Solutions: Mexico

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Risk Management, Social Impact, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Forecasting, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Advocacy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Policy Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Partnership, Compliance Management, Accountability, Coordination

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    Coursera

    Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Risk Mitigation, Prompt Engineering

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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Individual Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Social Impact, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Políticas educativas efectivas basadas en evidencia

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Child Development, Research

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    National Taiwan University

    International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2)

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Economics, Policy Analysis, Governance, Student Engagement

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

  • Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance: LearnKartS
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1: University of Lausanne
  • Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety: Google Cloud
  • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Artificial Intelligence in Government: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Climate Solutions: Mexico: The University of Edinburgh
  • L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects: Coursera
  • Value and Individual Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

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