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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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    The University of Sydney

    Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Culture, Public History, Advocacy

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

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Planning, Organizational Skills

    ★ 4.7 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization in Tableau: Create Dashboards and Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis

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

  • M

    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Information Management, Medical Management, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Information Privacy, Data Storage

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

  • I

    IE Business School

    فهم صنع السياسات الاقتصادية

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Tax, Policy Analysis, International Finance, Social Sciences, Fiscal Management, Growth Strategies, Gap Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (41) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Analitik Data Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Ethics, Ggplot2, Data Validation, Query Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Database Management, Case Studies

    ★ 4.9 (2.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Data science perspectives on pandemic management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Strategy, Epidemiology, Crisis Management, Environmental Monitoring, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Emergency Response, Data Literacy, Spatial Data Analysis, Infection Control, Socioeconomics, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Data Science, Financial Modeling, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Finance

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Metro Rail Systems and Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems, Public Works, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Building Information Modeling, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Construction, Traffic Flow Optimization, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Drafting and Engineering Design, Contract Management, Engineering Practices, Laboratory Testing

    ★ 4.8 (31) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Interactive Learning, Advocacy, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Public History, World History, Research

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

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Data Security, Cybersecurity, World History, Security Awareness, European History, Security Management, Governance, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Healthcare Ethics, Community Organizing, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Managed Care

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney: The University of Sydney
  • Advanced Speaking and Listening Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Visualization in Tableau: Create Dashboards and Stories: Coursera
  • Electronic Health Records: MedCerts
  • فهم صنع السياسات الاقتصادية: IE Business School
  • Analitik Data Google: Google
  • Data science perspectives on pandemic management: Politecnico di Milano
  • Metro Rail Systems and Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University

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