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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Building Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Digital Transformation, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    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
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    American History Through Baseball

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Branding, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Public History, Demography, Social Sciences

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Demography, Health Policy, Medical History Documentation, Diversity Awareness, Record Keeping, Governance, Data Quality, Health Information Management, Data Collection, Case Studies, Civil Procedures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Digital Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Project Management for Development

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Timelines, Cost Management, Project Controls, Economic Development, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Prospectiva jurídica

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Legal Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Research Methodologies, Trend Analysis, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, AI literacy, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Information Assurance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, AI Integrations

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence, Performance marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Campaign Management, Brand Marketing, HubSpot CRM, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Marketo, Marketing Automation, Content Optimization, Email Marketing, Canva (Software), Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Responsible AI for Developers: Google Cloud
  • Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy: Starweaver
  • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva : Coursera
  • Project Management for Development: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Prospectiva jurídica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Information Assurance Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Security and Privacy in TOR Network: University of Colorado System

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