Policy Analysis Courses and Certifications

US Social Services: Where did they come from?

56 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of US social policy from its cultural roots to modern debates, examining key shifts in welfare provision and the role of government in addressing societal needs.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Entrepreneurial Land Redevelopment Approach: Land Readjustment

Explore land readjustment as an alternative to conventional approaches of assembling land for urbanization.

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

Global Health Diplomacy

115 ratings at Coursera

Explore geopolitical and policy aspects of global health, examining key institutions, initiatives, and real-world examples to understand how diplomacy influences health outcomes worldwide.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

Explore economic principles beyond money, applying analytical thinking to diverse topics like environment, crime, and sports for real-world problem-solving and decision-making.

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

Top 10 Social Issues for the President’s First 100 Days

Collaborate with Penn faculty and fellow learners to identify the Top 10 Social Policy Issues facing the newly elected US President and Congress.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Future of Obamacare: Repeal, Repair, or Replace?

Understand the facets of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and how the different options for its future will impact the U.S. healthcare landscape.

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

When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality

Explore internet policy, digital divide, and net neutrality through an interdisciplinary framework. Develop regulatory solutions for real-world online issues and evaluate existing policies.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

Explore the critical connection between homeland security and cybersecurity, focusing on infrastructure protection policies and future challenges in safeguarding the United States from catastrophic cyber threats.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Mixed Strategies in Game Theory - Applications in Sports, Dating, and Taxation

Explore mixed strategies in game theory through real-world examples like sports, dating, and taxes. Learn three interpretations and their implications for decision-making and policy applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nash Equilibrium - Location, Segregation and Randomization in Game Theory

Explore game theory concepts like Nash equilibrium, segregation, and mixed strategies through candidate-voter models, Schelling's location game, and rock-paper-scissors, revealing how individual choices impact societal outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Discrimination and Diversity in the Modern Workplace

Gain skills to navigate complex group dynamics, communicate effectively, and make equitable decisions across diverse identities. Learn strategies for creating sustainable workplace change.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

SOAS University of London;  University of London

Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

1619 ratings at Coursera

Explore the UN system, its history, functions, and key themes. Develop analysis and communication skills for understanding global diplomacy and international affairs.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Earth Economics

79 ratings at Coursera

Explore global economic policies, sustainability, and data analysis through a planetary lens. Gain insights into world production, growth, and governance while developing critical economic skills for addressing global challenges.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Urban Regeneration

15 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable urban regeneration's role in fostering development, attracting investments, and generating benefits. Learn to assess projects, analyze case studies, and understand policy and business models for successful implementation.

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

Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

12 ratings at Coursera

Prepara para analizar políticas comerciales y de inversión en países en desarrollo y mercados emergentes, enfocándose en teorías, tendencias recientes y asesoramiento basado en evidencia para estrategias de desarrollo.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)