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    Yale University

    America's Unwritten Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Civil Law, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Chemistry, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Risk Analysis

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

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    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, OpenAI, Algorithms, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analysis, Risk Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    857 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, Firewall, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    528 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economics, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    606 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care, Health Technology, Market Dynamics, Medicare, Health Administration, Medicaid, Health Policy, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Regulatory Affairs, Insurance, Market Trend, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    610 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Global Marketing, Decision Making, Analysis, Higher Education, Psychology, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Technology Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    384 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    The Business of Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    821 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Communication, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Policy Development, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    188 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • America's Unwritten Constitution: Yale University
  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ethics in the Age of AI: LearnQuest
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation: Palo Alto Networks
  • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
  • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
  • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School

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