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    University of Pennsylvania

    Regulatory Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Information Privacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Compliance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    What is Compliance?

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis, Brand Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Effective Compliance Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Continuous Monitoring, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Strategic Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    838 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HRCI

    Compliance and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Labor Compliance, Human Resources, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk, Safety Training, Human Resource Strategy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Law, Human Resource Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    344 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Data Ethics, NIST 800-53, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Risk Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Employee Training, International Relations, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    659 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cyber Governance, Information Systems Security, Security Controls

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Preview
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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Corporate Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Crisis Management, Accountability, Financial Reporting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    237 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Preview
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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Standards, Safety Culture, Environment Health And Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law, Workers Compensation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Encryption, Data Integrity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Management and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Management, Records Management, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Security Controls, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Governance, Risk, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security, Business Continuity, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vendor Management, Incident Response, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Business Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular compliance courses

  • Regulatory Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
  • What is Compliance?: University of Pennsylvania
  • Effective Compliance Programs: University of Pennsylvania
  • Compliance and Risk Management: HRCI
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: IBM
  • What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
  • Corporate Governance: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance: SkillUp

Frequently Asked Questions about Compliance

Browse the compliance courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • What is Compliance?: University of Pennsylvania
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: IBM
  • Effective Compliance Programs: University of Pennsylvania
  • Compliance and Risk Management: HRCI
  • Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions: AWS
  • What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Corporate Governance: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance: SkillUp‎

Yes, you can start learning compliance skills on Coursera for free in two ways:

  • Preview the first module of many compliance courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in compliance, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

Compliance courses cover laws and regulations, corporate ethics, internal controls, auditing, and risk assessment. Some courses also explore data privacy (e.g., GDPR), financial compliance (e.g., AML), and regulatory technology (RegTech).‎

Not necessarily. Many courses are designed for beginners and introduce concepts in clear, accessible terms. You can also find more advanced content for professionals working in law, finance, healthcare, or corporate governance.‎

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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