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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Biostatistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Histogram, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Public Health, Scientific Methods, Statistics, Statistical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Media Relations, Communication Planning, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Social Media, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Target Audience, Journalism, Business Ethics, Writing, Branding, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication Strategies, Driving engagement, Brand Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (781) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Public Affairs, Content Management, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Content Scheduling, Marketing Effectiveness, Media Strategy, Generative AI

    ★ 4.7 (231) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Public Speaking with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia

    ★ 4.5 (253) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IE Business School

    Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Campaign Planning, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Professional Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Professional Development, Executive Presence, Target Audience

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    FinTech Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Commercial Lending, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Banking, Banking Services, Consumer Lending, Regulatory Compliance, Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Payment Processing, Financial Data, Digital Assets, Regulatory Requirements

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

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Informatics, Personal Attributes, Public Health, Health Policy, Personal Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Informatics, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Emergency Services, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Crisis Intervention, Health Equity, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Global Public Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Contracts, Vendor Management, New Business Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    ★ 4.6 (103) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Data Collection, Report Writing

    ★ 4.6 (75) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving

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

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

  • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera
  • Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more: IE Business School
  • Professional Public Speaking: Madecraft
  • FinTech Law and Policy: Duke University
  • Public Health Leadership: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Global Public Procurement: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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