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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


  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Development, Patient-centered Care, Process Management, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Healthcare Project Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Writing, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

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

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Violencias por razones de género

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Sociology, Diversity Training, Social Work, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Family Law, Community and Social Work, Public Policies

    ★ 4.8 (248) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Advocacy, Motivational Skills, Verbal Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies

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

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, AI literacy, LLM Application, Digital pedagogy, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

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

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Community Development, Box Plots, Substance Abuse, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs

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

  • P

    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Epidemiology

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

  • E

    Empower School of Health

    Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare 5.0, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Surgery, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Disparities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, AI Security, Health Equity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Biomedical Technology, Automation

    ★ 3.8 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Design, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Data Encryption Standard, Blockchain, Algorithms, Data Integrity

    ★ 5 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Studies, Environment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Scheduling, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Meta Ads Manager, Paid media, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Driving engagement, Keyword Research, Brand Marketing

    ★ 4.7 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Respiration, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards

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

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

  • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Violencias por razones de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة: University of Washington
  • Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education: IBM
  • Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action: University of Minnesota
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects: Empower School of Health
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • Encryption and Cryptography Essentials: IBM
  • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen

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