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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


  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create an Instagram Business Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing

    ★ 4.4 (39) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Crisis Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Airbus Beyond

    Supply Chain Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Resource Management, Supply Chain, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Logistics Management, Environmental Monitoring, Logistics, Environmental Policy, Governance, Mitigation

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, AI literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Environmental Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science, Environmental Management Systems, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Pollution Prevention, Systems Thinking, Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Differentiated Instruction, Community Development, Teaching, Community Outreach, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Social Justice

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

  • P

    Peking University

    International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角

    Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Nursing Practices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology

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

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Research, Social Justice, Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Economics, Advocacy

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

  • C

    Coursera

    التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Driving engagement, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Management, Web Presence, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Email Automation

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

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Blogging Course

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Performance Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Content Scheduling, Content Development and Management, Performance Metric, Performance Improvement, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, WordPress, Promotional Strategies, Content Marketing, Content Management Systems, Web Presence, Email Marketing, Workflow Management, Driving engagement, Content Management

    ★ 3.1 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Load Balancing, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Cloud Services, Microservices

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

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

  • How to Create an Instagram Business Account: Coursera
  • Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Supply Chain Sustainability: Airbus Beyond
  • Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy: Starweaver
  • IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Environmental Studies: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina: Universidad Austral
  • International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角: Peking University
  • Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification: University of Glasgow
  • التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك: Coursera

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