Policymaking Courses and Certifications

APS Physics

Science Legislative Fellow Advisors for State Legislatures

Insights on science policy fellowships in state legislatures, highlighting their value, benefits, and diverse structures. Explores the role of scientists in policymaking and the rewards of such positions.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Ideas for a Better World: Leading Change Through Policymaking

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Learn how to make effective change through policymaking and develop the skills you need to work in the sector.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Certificate

Conflicts Over Science and Policy at the EPA - Environmental Challenges and Future Directions

Explore challenges facing environmental science and policy in the U.S., including EPA changes, regulatory rollbacks, and their public health implications. Experts discuss impacts and potential steps forward.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Energy Policy: Instruments, Power Dynamics, and Current US Trends

Explore energy policy instruments, power dynamics, and recent US federal and state initiatives. Learn to stay informed about evolving energy policies and their impacts.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local

Explore alliance building in global health using polio eradication as a case study. Learn strategies for political advocacy, policymaking, health communications, and community engagement in disease control programs.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Take Action: From Protest to Policy

Learn strategies to transform activism into policy change: using courts, cross-platform communication, connecting with stakeholders, and working locally. Develop a comprehensive plan for real-world impact on issues like climate change or racial justice.

• Coursera
• 1 day 9 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Inclusive Growth: Concepts and Indicators

Learn the concepts and dimensions of inclusive growth and how to measure inclusiveness.

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

Enodo Economics Microcredential

China - Understanding the Fundamentals

You will learn about the fundamental forces driving China’s markets, economy and political system and get an overview of how Chinese policymakers and investors think.This course is CPE/CPD certified.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Enodo Economics Microcredential

China’s Unique Hybrid Economy

You will learn how to analyse China’s one-of-a-kind economy, what the key characteristics of China’s development model are and how its policy levers – monetary, fiscal and regulatory – work.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Degree

PgC Global Development Management

Build the skills needed by a development manager and learn to analyse the complex contexts in which development takes place with this postgraduate certificate.

• FutureLearn
• On-Demand
• $5,300.00

POLSC232: American Government

Comprehensive exploration of US political system, covering foundations, behavior, institutions, rights, and policymaking processes.

• Saylor Academy
• 125 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

TED

Making Law on the High Seas

Explore the legal challenges and conservation efforts for protecting the vast, unregulated areas of our oceans through policymaking and public awareness with marine law expert Kristina Gjerde.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

SXSW

Data-Led Governance - How Communities Inform Cities

Explore how city leaders use data technology to foster collaboration between government and communities, addressing issues proactively and building trust through informed policymaking.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Milken Institute

Across Sectors and Borders - Part 1 - Building Tomorrow's Global Workforce

Exploring strategies to address youth unemployment in MENA through workforce-relevant skills, entrepreneurship opportunities, and cross-sector initiatives for a more prosperous future.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Climate Change, Peace and Security: Understanding Climate-Related Security Risks Through an Integrated Lens

This course is designed to benefit a broad range of policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. The more advanced modules are particularly relevant for political analysts and peacebuilding practitioners, climate adaptation specialists, and gender and i…

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate