Best policy Courses Online
We compared 12 Policy courses currently listed on edX, Udemy and Coursera, priced from $5.00 to $734.40. 5 come from a named university or institution, including The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
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Sustainability Fundamentals: Concepts, Policy, and Navigating Transitions
Offered by The London School of Economics and Political Science
Explore the complex and often contested nature of sustainability by learning about key concepts, policy frameworks, and the political dynamics that shape transitions toward a more sustainable future for all.
$149.00listed price -
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Biotechnology/Biotech Business, Policy, Law, and Science
Learn the business of biotechnology, how to start and manage biotechnology companies, and how to better service the needs of biotechnology companies. Going beyond simple 'sc...
$199.99listed price -
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Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Part 1
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
Explore the legal doctrines at the core of the innovation economy and learn how legal rights and information shape our lives.
$169.00listed price -
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Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice
Offered by Harvard University
Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect through law, policy, and practice in a human rights framework.
$149.00listed price -
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Circular Economy: A Practical Map for Professionals
Most circular economy courses tell you what the concept is. This course shows you how it actually works: in materials, in regulation, in business models, in sectors, and in the labour market.We use a visual knowledge map...
$24.99listed price -
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Climate Change and Global Affairs
Offered by Council on Foreign Relations
Climate Change and Global Affairs: Navigating a Warming World is a three-course specialization created by the Council on Foreign Relations. By completing this self-guided series, you will understand the natural and human...
$49.00listed price -
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Economics and Policies for a Circular Bio-Economy
Offered by Wageningen University & Research
This course focuses on the economics and policies driving a circular bio-economy, providing insights into sustainable practices that businesses and governments can adopt. You'll explore how to create value from biologica...
$734.40listed price -
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U.S. Government
Offered by Harvard University
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the U.S. government, providing insights into its structure, functions, and key processes. You'll gain a clearer understanding of the political landscape and how government de...
$536.40listed price -
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ServiceNow CIS - Risk and Compliance (R&C / GRC / IRM) Tests
This course offers hands-on practice assessments tailored to prepare you for the ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist: Risk and Compliance (CIS: R&C) exam (GRC/IRM). By working through these practice questions,...
$19.99listed price -
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Leadership Mantra from Ancient India
Offered by State Bank of India
‘Leadership’ as a human trait is almost as old as humanity itself but ‘Leadership’ as a subject of academic interest is a recent phenomenon. It is known to many that the idea of business studies originated in the US. In...
$99.00listed price -
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Innovative Business Models for Expanding Broadband and Closing the Access Gaps
Offered by World Bank Group
This course is based on the World Bank’s Innovative Business Models for Expanding Broadband and Closing the Access Gaps. This course is intended to provide informative examples and discussion regarding innovative busines...
$5.00listed price -
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Master of Health Administration
Offered by Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions
The Master of Health Administration course on edX is designed for professionals looking to advance their careers in healthcare management. It covers essential topics that help you understand the complexities of healthcar...
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What the prices here tell you
The 11 priced courses on this page run from $5.00 to $734.40, with the middle of the range around $149.00 — a spread of $729.40. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX, Udemy and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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