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Public Policy Courses

Public policy courses can help you learn policy analysis, program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and the legislative process. You can build skills in data interpretation, strategic planning, and effective communication with diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis, policy simulation models, and frameworks for assessing social impact, all of that support crafting informed and effective public policies.


Popular Public Policy Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Visualize Marketing Data with Looker Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Data Storytelling, Business Reporting, Trend Analysis, Grafana, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Performance Reporting, Power BI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Descriptive Analytics, Data Sharing, Data Integration, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Blockchain Innovation Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Financial Services, FinTech, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Systems Architecture, Business Process Automation, Innovation, Healthcare 5.0, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced AWS Architecture, Scaling & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Amazon Redshift, Analytics, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Redis, Event-Driven Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, Mobile Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Ecommerce: Sales Copywriting, Sell On Your Website Or Amazon

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Vibe coding, Advertising, Google Ads, Closing (Sales), Marketing Psychology, Copywriting, B2B Sales, Social Media Marketing, Product Strategy, Order Management, Generative AI Agents, Brand Strategy, Branding, Marketing Materials, Rapport Building, Customer Retention, Logistics Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Building Your signature style through Charisma and Humour

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Cultural Sensitivity, Rapport Building, Empathy, Adaptability, Influencing, Leadership, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

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    Columbia University

    The Age of Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Social Justice, Human Development, Environmental Science, Economics, Health Policy, Natural Resource Management, Public Health, Food Services, World History

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Analysis, Auditing, Financial Statements, Reconciliation, Business Communication, Business Analysis, Accounting, Financial Auditing, Accounting Records, Budgeting, Verification And Validation, Investigation, Business Strategy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Audio and Music

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Digital Signal Processing, Data Ethics, Tensorflow, Responsible AI, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Music, Multimedia, Music Performance, Deep Learning, Information Privacy, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI-Powered Presentations with Copilot – PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Branding

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Financial Services, SQL, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public policy courses

  • Visualize Marketing Data with Looker Studio: Coursera
  • Blockchain Innovation Deep Dive: Creo Incubator
  • Advanced AWS Architecture, Scaling & Automation: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • Ecommerce: Sales Copywriting, Sell On Your Website Or Amazon: Alex Genadinik
  • Building Your signature style through Charisma and Humour: Creo Incubator
  • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
  • Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond: Coursera
  • AI for Audio and Music: AI CERTs

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