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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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    Imperial College London

    Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Data Visualization Software, Telehealth, Agile Methodology, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, digital literacy, Interoperability, Clinical Data Management, Public Health, Tableau Software, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Analytics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Engagement, Content, and Conversion Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Selling Techniques, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Marketing Automation, Customer Analysis, Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, A/B Testing

    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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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize Social Media with Data-Driven Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media Management, Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Scheduling, Social Media Strategy, Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Descriptive Analytics, Trend Analysis, Content Creation, Process Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Financial Risk Using AI, Markets, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Financial Systems, Responsible AI, Safety Culture, FinTech

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2025-2026

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Treatment Planning, Clinical Practices, Pharmacology, Immunology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Evaluate and Deploy Jira Workflow Schemes

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Process Design, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Scalability, Compliance Management, Auditing, User Experience, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Grammar, Vocabulary

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Informatics, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Digital Health: Imperial College London
  • Advanced Engagement, Content, and Conversion Strategies: LearnQuest
  • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis: CertNexus
  • Optimize Social Media with Data-Driven Insights: Coursera
  • Analyze Financial Risk Using AI, Markets, and Governance: EDUCBA
  • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2025-2026: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Evaluate and Deploy Jira Workflow Schemes: Coursera
  • AI-Powered Presentations with Copilot – PowerPoint: Packt

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