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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


  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Governance, Security Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Access, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Informed Consent

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sustainable Consumption and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Health Assessment, Epidemiology, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Product Lifecycle Management, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Public History, Social Justice, European History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Case Management

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

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Cultural Sensitivity, Oral Expression, Leadership, Time Management

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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 (75) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Medical Assistance, Record Keeping, Records Management, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

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

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Environment, Sustainable Development, Instructional Strategies, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Community Organizing, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Biology, Collaboration, Cooperation

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

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    ★ 4.4 (286) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Digitizing Population Health in Low-Resource Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Digital Transformation, Health Technology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Medical Privacy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Health Care, Digital Analysis, Data Governance, Interoperability, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Research Methodologies, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Security Strategy, Conflict Management

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

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

  • Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
  • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree: University of Minnesota
  • The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World : Knowledge Accelerators
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad: Universidad Austral
  • Science Literacy : University of Alberta

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