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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


  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Processing, Accountability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Occupational Hygiene, Cleanliness, Building Services Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Infection Control, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Control, Radiation Protection, Thermal Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Infectious Diseases, Health Assessment, Analytical Chemistry, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    694 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Social Studies, Failure Analysis, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    438 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    608 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Climate Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Community Development, Mitigation, Trend Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI literacy, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Development Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Inclusion, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Social and Human Services, Human Capital, Policy Analysis, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Financial Systems, Financial Services, Analysis, Education and Training, Entrepreneurship, Insurance, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Zurich

    Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Landscape Architecture, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Land Management, Social Sciences, Pollution Prevention, Community Development, Art History, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Sociology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Threat Detection, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Infrastructure, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Encryption, Incident Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Resilience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Beneficios y características de las redes sociales más significativas

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Network Analysis, LinkedIn, Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Professional Networking, Shared Media, Digital Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, General Networking, Instagram, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement, Digital Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    990 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World : Knowledge Accelerators
  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
  • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
  • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
  • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications: Microsoft
  • Development Economics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition: University of Zurich
  • Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance: SkillUp

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