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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Food and Beverage, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The World Bank Group

    Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Project Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Case Studies

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    University of Michigan

    Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Society, and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Marco de PolĂ­tica Ambiental y Social del BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Land Management, Community Development, Labor Relations, Risk Management, Health And Safety Standards, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Cyber Governance, Public Policies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Network Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    What to Finance in Health and at What Price?

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care, Public Health, Governance, Prioritization, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Advocacy, Surveys

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Public Health Approaches to Abortion

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Medical Practices and Procedures, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Les Partenariats Public-PrivĂ© (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics: The World Bank Group
  • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
  • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Marco de PolĂ­tica Ambiental y Social del BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality: University of Colorado Boulder
  • What to Finance in Health and at What Price?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies: University of Lausanne
  • Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets: Johns Hopkins University
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan

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