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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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    Find the Best Regulatory Affairs Course for Your Goals

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Master Compliance with MS 365 Copilot: EU Law

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Reporting, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Microsoft 365, Audit Working Papers, Process Design, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Automation, Prompt Engineering

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Medical Prescription, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Safety Assurance, Research Design, Drug Interaction, Research Methodologies, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Statistical Analysis, Research, Continuous Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Risk Mitigation: Proactive Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Legal Risk, Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Strategy, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Governance, Data Governance, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Vendor Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Drug Interaction, Health Assessment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Planning, Decision Making, Preventative Care, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Nutrition, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Biology, General Science and Research, Contraindication, Overcoming Obstacles

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Financial Data, Anomaly Detection, Large Language Modeling, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Machine Learning, FinTech, Investments, Financial Services, Financial Forecasting, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Compliance Management, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Information System Auditing, Governance and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Enterprise Architecture, IT Management, Compliance Auditing, Information Technology, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Quality Assurance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Workforce Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Market Research and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Development, Product Strategy, Data Analysis, AI Personalization, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Strategy, Planning & Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Return On Investment, NIST 800-53, Risk Management, Auditing, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management

      Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Services, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Data Mining, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Relationship Building, Risk Modeling, ChatGPT, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Zoho Corporation

      Getting Started with Zoho CRM for Sales Reps

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Sales Pipelines, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Lead Generation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainable Marketing and Consumer Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainability Reporting, Brand Strategy, Advertising, Regulatory Compliance, Business Ethics, Market Opportunities, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Emerging Technologies

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Master Compliance with MS 365 Copilot: EU Law: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
    • GenAI for Legal Risk Mitigation: Proactive Case Analysis: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Security Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: Packt
    • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Generative AI in Finance: Board Infinity
    • Information System Auditing, Governance and Management: Whizlabs
    • Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Microsoft
    • Cyber Strategy, Planning & Compliance: Macquarie University
    • Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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