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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Instrumental Music, Multimedia, Performing Arts, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Information Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Key Management, Asset Protection, Security Awareness, Gap Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Policy, Social Impact, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Aptly

    Getting Started with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Algorithms, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Sustainable Development, Relationship Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Innovation, Economic Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Program Evaluation, Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    AI for Knowledge Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Promotional Strategies, Innovation, New Business Development, Digital Content, Commercialization, Content Creation, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Opportunities, Digital Media Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Intellectual Property

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Digital Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Amazon Web Services, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), General Networking, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Architecture, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Servers, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Sociology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Political Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    350 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Media Relations and Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Real Time Data

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Igualdad de género y derechos humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture, Advocacy, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    153 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound: Duke University
  • Information Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
  • Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun: ESSEC Business School
  • AI for Knowledge Workers: University of California, Davis
  • Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique: Sciences Po
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
  • Cloud Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington

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