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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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    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Serverless Computing, Cloud Services, Data Ethics, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Technology Strategies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Strategy, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Responsible AI, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Machine Learning

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Research, Surveys

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Hospital Experience, Value-Based Care

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to AKS and Core Networking Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Threat Detection, Data Import/Export, Public Key Infrastructure, MySQL, Linux, Linux Administration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAS

    Responsible Innovation and Trustworthy AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Risk Analysis, SAS (Software), Compliance Training, Data Integrity, Human Centered Design, Accountability, Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Information Privacy, Data Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Empower School of Health

    Ethical Consideration in Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Telehealth, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Data Security, Data Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Context on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Community Health, Stress Management, Health Care, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Occupational Health, Environmental Issue

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Health Care, Geriatrics, Health Policy, Health Education

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Data Testing for Quality at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, GitLab, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Data Validation, Data Quality, Test Automation, Workflow Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Test Case, Enterprise Architecture, Governance, Data Pipelines, Scalability, SQL

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    Harvard Business Review

    Boost Your Leadership Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Data Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Public Speaking, Leadership, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CPRA Compliance: A Practical Implementation Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Requirements Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Compliance Management, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Encryption, Data Management, Personal Attributes

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Introduction to AKS and Core Networking Concepts: Packt
  • Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting: EDUCBA
  • Responsible Innovation and Trustworthy AI : SAS
  • Ethical Consideration in Digital Health: Empower School of Health
  • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan
  • Value-Based Care: Population Health: University of Houston
  • Advanced Data Testing for Quality at Scale: Coursera

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