• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Public Policy

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Records, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Value-Based Care, Public Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Care Administration, Crisis Intervention, Health Equity, Leadership, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Health, Emergency Response, Decisiveness, Adaptability, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Data Integration, Health Technology, Data Analysis Software, Interoperability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Social Impact, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Imperial College London

    Globalisation and health governance

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Care, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Governance, Research, Political Sciences

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Education, Epidemiology, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Radiation Protection, Immunology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Policy, Health Assessment, Governance, Systems Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Legal Risk, Lawsuits, Informed Consent, Case Law, Emergency Departments

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    État civil et statistiques pour la santé des populations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Demography, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Chronic Diseases, Medical Coding, Data Quality, Data Collection, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Searches related to public policy

public policy analysis
public policy challenges of the 21st century
public policy challenges
public policy and governance
public policy free
public policy challenges for 21st century
public policy writing
public policy research
1…8910…224

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

  • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
  • Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management: Universiteit Leiden
  • Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Globalisation and health governance: Imperial College London
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection: Imperial College London
  • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies : University of Lausanne

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok