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    Regulatory affairs courses can help you learn how to navigate laws, guidelines, and approval processes that govern healthcare products, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.

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      Princeton University

      Food Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Globalisation and health governance

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Equity, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Governance, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Business Ethics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Cloud Security on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Network Security, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Amazon Web Services, Threat Management, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Security Management, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Encryption

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, International Relations, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Health Assessment, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      FAIR Institute

      Executive Communication and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Insurance, Compliance Management, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Manage Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Query Languages, Interactive Data Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Ethics in Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Social Sciences, International Relations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Risk Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Secure Your Data at Rest

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Encryption Standard, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Database Management, Data Governance, Key Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Modeling, Identity and Access Management, Firewall

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Business Economics, World History, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular regulatory affairs courses

    • Food Ethics: Princeton University
    • Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends: University of Geneva
    • Globalisation and health governance: Imperial College London
    • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka
    • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
    • Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Executive Communication and Governance: FAIR Institute
    • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft
    • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • GenAI for Risk Management Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network

    Why Learn Regulatory Affairs?

    Regulatory affairs ensures that products like medications, medical devices, and biologics meet safety, efficacy, and compliance standards before reaching the market. It plays a critical role in aligning innovation with public health regulations. Learning regulatory affairs can help you understand approval pathways, manage documentation, and support global compliance in health-related industries.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Regulatory Affairs

    Popular options include Regulatory Compliance from the University of Pennsylvania, and Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science from Olay, which touch on regulatory pathways. While Coursera doesn’t offer a dedicated “regulatory affairs” specialization, many courses integrate essential compliance and policy concepts.‎

    Yes. Many courses relevant to regulatory affairs offer a free audit option, allowing learners to access video lectures and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn about the approval process for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or food products; how to navigate regional and global regulations; and how to ensure product safety and efficacy. Courses may also introduce clinical trials, labeling, and post-market surveillance.‎

    Not necessarily. Many courses are designed for general learners and those exploring career options in regulatory affairs. For more technical courses—especially those that touch on drug development or clinical trials—some prior knowledge of biology or health sciences can be helpful.‎

    Yes. Regulatory affairs professionals are essential in ensuring that products meet compliance standards and reach the market safely. Coursera courses can help you build foundational knowledge, prepare for certification, and understand the global regulatory landscape.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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