15 Best Policy Analysis Courses on edX
We compared 15 Policy Analysis courses currently listed on edX, priced from $25.00 to $896.40. 13 come from a named university or institution, including Institute for Capacity Development, University of Bayreuth and Columbia 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.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $25.00 – $896.40
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 5 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "policy analysis" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $25.00 to $896.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditPublic Policy Analysis
Offered by LSE
Gain analytical frameworks and practical skills for analysing, evaluating, and communicating public policy.
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Public Debt, Investment, and Growth: The DIG and DIGNAR Models
Offered by Institute for Capacity Development
This online course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development and the Research Department, explains how to analyze the relation between public investment, growth, and public debt dynamics, using two dynamic str...
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Immigration and Labour Markets in Economic History
Offered by University of Bayreuth
Do immigrants lower the wages of low-skilled workers? How quickly do immigrants integrate into the labour market and what policies foster integration? Explore these questions from the perspective of economic history, usi...
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Menstruation in a Global Context: Addressing Policy and Practice
Offered by Columbia University
Recently, menstruation has attracted attention as an important public health issue, resulting in the proliferation of new research, programs, and policies aimed at tackling menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) challenges f...
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Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy
Offered by Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
This course provides a basic understanding of the overall components of economies which tend to be the key factor for taking decisions in a large scale. The course deals with theoretical models of Consumption, Savings, I...
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Revenue Forecasting and Analysis
Offered by International Monetary Fund
Presented by the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department, the course offers hands-on learning that will help students build foundational knowledge on the different quantitative models and techniques that can be used to forecast re...
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Food Security and Sustainability
Offered by Wageningen University & Research
This course focuses on the critical issues of food security and sustainability, exploring how they intersect and impact global communities. You'll evaluate various strategies, policies, and practices aimed at improving f...
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LSE Politics and Policy of Climate Change and Sustainability online certificate course
Offered by London School of Economics
Help shape the future of sustainability by exploring policy interventions and political strategies for accelerating the transition to a sustainable world.
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Master of Social Work
Offered by Case Western Reserve University
The Master of Social Work course provides a deep exploration into the various aspects of social work, preparing students to tackle societal challenges effectively. This program offers insights into theoretical frameworks...
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Master of Public Health
Offered by The George Washington University
This Master's program in Public Health offers a solid foundation in understanding how various factors affect community health. You’ll gain insights into epidemiology, health policy, and the social determinants of health,...
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Doctorate of Education
Offered by University of Dayton
The Doctorate of Education program on edX is designed for professionals aiming to take leadership roles in the field of education. It focuses on developing advanced skills in educational theory, research methodologies, a...
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Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Offered by Maryville University
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies provides a thorough exploration of global issues and cultural dynamics. This program equips students with the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to understand...
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Doctorate of Social Work
Offered by Simmons University
In the Doctorate of Social Work course on edX, you'll engage with advanced concepts and practices in social work that are essential for addressing social issues and advocating for vulnerable populations. The program is d...
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Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership
Offered by University of Dayton
This Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership program focuses on developing the skills needed for effective leadership in educational settings. You'll explore key concepts in leadership theory and practic...
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Grand Strategy
Offered by King's College London
This course on Grand Strategy delves into the principles and frameworks that guide decision-making and strategic planning across various domains. It's designed for professionals looking to enhance their understanding of...
$896.40listed price
Best Policy Analysis Courses on edX compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 7 priced courses on this page run from $25.00 to $896.40, with the middle of the range around $79.00 — a spread of $871.40. 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. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 13 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Institute for Capacity Development, University of Bayreuth and Columbia University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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