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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Servers, Server Side, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Remote Access Systems

    ★ 4.9 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    ★ 4.8 (631) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Managed Care, Governance, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Economics

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Prenatal Care, Health Education, Maternal Health, Pathology, Immunology, Community Health, Preventative Care, Biology, Neurology

    ★ 5 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Tax, Financial Regulations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Bank Regulations, Banking, Budgeting

    ★ 4.5 (66) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI Advanced Fine-Tuning for LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Model Training, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.4 (132) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    El Valle de los Reyes

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, World History, Architecture and Construction, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.9 (410) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    ★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, Demography, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policies, Land Management, Social Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Public Works, Transportation Management, Electric Power Systems, Operations Management, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Economics, Socioeconomics

    ★ 4.6 (804) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Political Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance, Research Methodologies, Case Studies

    ★ 4.4 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Successful Interviewing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Concision, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Business Research, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation

    ★ 4.5 (175) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies: The University of Sydney
  • Generative AI Advanced Fine-Tuning for LLMs: IBM
  • El Valle de los Reyes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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