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    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Public Health, Empowerment, Education and Training, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Health Equity, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Health Systems, Research, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Public Policies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Scientific Methods, Pharmaceuticals

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Understanding Political Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de Chile

      Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Education and Training, Social Justice, Special Education, Community and Social Work, Health Policy, Design, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      343 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      I

      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Research, Big Data, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Community Development, World History, Environmental Policy, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Design, Linux, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Planning with Climate Change in Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Risk Management, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability, Estimation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Strategic Leadership, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Process Design, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Program Implementation, Consumer Behaviour, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Accountability, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Neurology, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medical Terminology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Entrepreneurship, Payment Systems, Medicare, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Culture, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      514 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
    • Translational Science: University of Michigan
    • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
    • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder

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