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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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    Sciences Po

    Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Promotional Strategies, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Content, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Market Opportunities, Digital Media Strategy, Intellectual Property

    4.6
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    164 reviews

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    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Economics, Case Studies, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.5
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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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Record Keeping, Security Testing, Data Management, Threat Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Active Directory, Data Ethics, AI Security

    4.8
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    Lund University

    Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Impact, Social Justice, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    342 reviews

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Corruption

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Leadership Studies, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development

    4.7
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    IBM

    Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Information Privacy, Workforce Development, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

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    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Impact, Social Studies

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    Imperial College London

    Climate change and health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance, Research

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Local Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Economics, Policy Development, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular policy courses

  • Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique: Sciences Po
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization: Microsoft
  • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
  • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania
  • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
  • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano

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