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      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Healthcare Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health, Policy Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Advocacy, Research

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Policy Development, Technology Strategies, Algorithms, Governance

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Environment, Community Development, Energy and Utilities, Emerging Technologies, Technology Solutions, Governance, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Socioeconomics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Cybersecurity Policy Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Security Requirements Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Policy, Economics, Balance Sheet, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Econometrics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Public Works, Environmental Issue, Health Disparities, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Public Health, Community Development, Environmental Engineering, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Supply And Demand

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Economics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Resource Allocation, Tax, Market Analysis, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      The George Washington University

      Vaccine Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Legal Risk, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Labor Law, Advocacy, Legal Proceedings, Intellectual Property

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Take Action: From Protest to Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Community Organizing, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Environmental Policy, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Legal Strategy

      3.2
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Data for Effective Policy Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Research, Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Translating Research to Healthcare Policy : University of Michigan
    • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
    • Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cybersecurity Policy Foundations: Infosec
    • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
    • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
    • Take Action: From Protest to Policy: Wesleyan University

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