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      University of Michigan

      Using Public Policy for Social Change

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Policy Development, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Research, Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Problem Solving

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      University of Michigan

      Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Research Design, Analytics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Econometrics, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Economics

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environment, Governance, International Relations, Security Strategy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Mitigation

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Theories of Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Policy, Public Administration, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Governance, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Generative AI, Data Management, Data Governance, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Technology Strategies, Regulatory Requirements, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation, Lobbying, Governance, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Governance

      4.7
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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Mediation, Policy Analysis

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Program Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Ethics, Plot (Graphics), Surveys, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, Research Design, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Public Administration, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Research

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      FinTech Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Mobile Banking, Financial Services, Bank Regulations, Banking, Consumer Lending, Payment Processing, Banking Services, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Lending, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Blockchain, Regulatory Requirements, Wealth Management

      4.8
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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Case Law, Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Economics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Risk Control

      4.8
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      The University of Tokyo

      Global Health Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Care, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Infectious Diseases, Governance, Demography, Emergency Response, Chronic Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
    • Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis: University of Michigan
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation: University of Michigan
    • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden
    • Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World: University of London
    • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
    • FinTech Law and Policy: Duke University

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