Policy-Making Courses and Certifications

EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

52 ratings

In this course, we learn how the European Union prepares and decides on policy, and how policy is transferred to member states and implemented by various authorities, including regional and local governments.

• Coursera
• 3 days 7 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Data for Effective Policy Making

44 ratings at edX

This course will help you take control of data and familiarize yourself with the tools to use it in the planning, management, and evaluation of public policies.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data for Effective Policy Making

Strengthen data interpretation skills for effective policy-making. Learn to navigate, visualize, and analyze data to make informed decisions beyond intuition.

• Coursera
• 1 day 15 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Chemicals and Health

5 ratings

Explore the impact of chemicals on health, from exposure to toxicology, biomonitoring, and policy. Learn how to assess chemical risks and understand regulatory approaches for safer environments.

• Coursera
• 11 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice

6 ratings

Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect through law, policy, and practice in a human rights framework.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 2-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

APS Physics

Science Policy in the 21st Century

Explore the future of science policy with insights from government officials and experts, discussing challenges and opportunities for scientific advancement in the modern era.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Health Applications of AI in the Real World

Explore real-world AI applications in healthcare through startup experiences and investor insights. Gain valuable perspectives on deploying academic research in the medical market.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Restoring the Role of Science in Policy: Scientific Integrity and Whistleblower Rights

Explore scientific integrity, whistleblower rights, and strategies to restore science's role in policy-making. Learn about violations, protections, and reforms needed to strengthen scientific freedom and accountability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Virtual Advocacy Workshop for Science Policy Engagement

Learn effective virtual advocacy techniques for science policy, from social media engagement to meetings with policymakers. Discover best practices and tools for making a difference from home, regardless of experience level.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Preparing for Our Future - Science Policy Conference 2013 Plenary

Experts discuss the vital role of scientific research and investment in addressing global challenges, fostering innovation, and informing policy decisions for a sustainable future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Effective Science Communication with Congress Workshop

Learn effective strategies for communicating scientific findings to policymakers, establishing relationships with legislators, and influencing sound policy decisions through expert insights from geoscience and environmental leaders.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Becker Friedman Institute University of Chicago

Choosing with Uncertainty - An Extra Slice of the Pie

Explore economic decision-making under uncertainty with Nobel Laureate Lars Hansen, addressing policymaker choices, public confidence in science, and potential overconfidence among economists.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eclipse Foundation

Behind the Curtain at Brussels - How Does Open Source Get on the Agenda

Discover how open source policy shapes modern society as experienced managers reveal Brussels politics, emerging laws like the Cyber Resilience Act, and critical policymaker engagement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Impact of Forensic Linguistics on Law Enforcement, Legal Proceedings, and Policy-Making - Part 6

Explore the influence of forensic linguistics on law enforcement, legal proceedings, and policy-making through impactful case studies.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video