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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

    University of Colorado System

    Security and Privacy in TOR Network

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Communication Systems, Web Servers, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment

    ★ 4.1 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Nouvelles approches pour mesurer la santé de la population

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Community Health, Health Information Management, Data Integration, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Diplomacy

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

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Arctic Peoples and Cultures

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Intercultural Competence, Environment and Resource Management, Anthropology, Economic Development, Petroleum Industry, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Public Policies, Research

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Threat Management, Software Visualization, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

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

  • N

    Northeastern University

    An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Billing, Health Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Care Coordination, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Telehealth

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Utrecht University

    The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Physiology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Laboratory Research, Research Design, Biochemistry, Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo crear historias para Instagram y Facebook usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Canva (Software), Social Media, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic Design, Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (47) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Marketing en redes sociales desde cero

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Management, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Driving engagement, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Digital Content, Performance Metric, Business Metrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, R (Software), Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Marketing Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, B2B Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Auditing, Resource Allocation

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

  • S

    Starweaver

    Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Hospitality, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Guest Relations, Digital Marketing Tools, Hotels and Accommodations, Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Instagram, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, User Feedback

    ★ 3.8 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security and Privacy in TOR Network: University of Colorado System
  • Nouvelles approches pour mesurer la santé de la population: Johns Hopkins University
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh
  • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
  • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
  • An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System: Northeastern University
  • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
  • Cómo crear historias para Instagram y Facebook usando Canva: Coursera
  • Marketing en redes sociales desde cero: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau: Packt

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