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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Surveys, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HRCI

      Employee Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Relations, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Policy Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Workforce Planning, Organizational Strategy, Record Keeping, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Business Continuity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Talent Acquisition

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Developing AI Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Governance, Procedure Development, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Education and Training, Data Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Water Resources Management and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Energy and Utilities, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Coordinating

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, Research Design, Presentations, Research Methodologies, Data Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Information Privacy, Diversity Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environment, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

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

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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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      104 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Administration, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Legal Risk, Medical Privacy, Legal Research, Emergency Departments

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Arizona

      Medicaid Policy & Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Systems, Medicare, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Coordination, Long Term Care, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Crisis Intervention, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Governance, Social and Human Services, World History, Policy Analysis

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

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      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Tax, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Financial Market, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Trial Preparation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
    • Employee Relations: HRCI
    • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Water Resources Management and Policy: University of Geneva
    • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
    • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cybersecurity Policy Foundations: Infosec
    • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
    • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London

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