Policy Analysis Courses and Certifications

Using Public Policy for Social Change

88 ratings at Coursera

Explore public policy's role in addressing societal challenges, focusing on social inequalities. Learn policy design, analysis, and advocacy skills to create positive change across various sectors.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Envisioning Educational Transformation

Empowering change agents to reimagine education through global insights, national policy analysis, and local system transformation. Develop shared ambitions for improved access, quality, and equity in your context.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

21 ratings at Coursera

Develop data analysis skills for public sector decision-making, focusing on policy analysis techniques, statistical methods, and R programming to support efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in policymaking.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

15 ratings at Coursera

Explore how technology and policy intersect with social equity, examining biases in AI, climate change impacts, and community concerns. Learn to build and govern technology more equitably.

• Coursera
• 1 day 14 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore ethical challenges in public sector data analytics, including bias and decision-making. Apply skills through a capstone project analyzing policy options using real-world data and RStudio.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Social Work: Practice, Policy and Research

Learn practice methods, advocacy skills and social justice frameworks to create positive social change.

• Coursera
• 16 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Environmental Policy and Planning

2 reviews

Explore environmental policy scenarios, from federal decision-making to dispute resolution, presented by MIT students. Gain insights into sustainable development, impact assessment, and public participation strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

165 ratings at Coursera

Explore data analysis fundamentals, including theory development, causal inference, descriptive statistics, and data visualization. Gain essential tools for interpreting and evaluating data-driven insights across various fields.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

Explore algorithmic bias in policy, its impact on fairness and equity, and learn strategies to identify, discuss, and mitigate its effects on communities and decision-making processes.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

22 ratings at Coursera

Explore firearm purchaser licensing policies, their effectiveness in reducing gun violence, and public support. Learn about implementation, legal aspects, and grassroots advocacy for these background check measures.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

124 ratings at Coursera

Explore the forces behind 9/11, modern terrorism, al Qai'da ideology, and radicalization. Examine pre-9/11 counterterrorism, policy changes post-attack, and current threats to US interests from emerging actors like ISIS.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Built environment sustainability assessment

12 reviews

The course introduces the basic elements and trends for performing a through built environment assessment and develops the tools for urban sustainability policy impact analysis.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Services for Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities

157 ratings at Coursera

Course 4 discusses four populations: families, poor families, people with disabilities, and people as they age. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

US Social Services Compared

150 ratings at Coursera

Explore US social policy structure, expenditures, and outcomes compared to other developed nations. Examine welfare state debates and analyze policy impacts on education, healthcare, and income stability.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Health, Housing, and Educational Services

69 ratings at Coursera

Explore policies in housing, education, healthcare, and immigration, addressing power dynamics and systemic issues. Develop critical analysis skills for policy evaluation and reform.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)