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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Plant Operations and Management, Thermal Management, Building Codes, HVAC, Analysis, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sustainable Technologies

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Social Media Ad Campaign using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Storytelling, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Dashboard, Graphic Design, User Accounts

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

  • C

    Coursera

    مبادئ التسويق على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Instagram, Social Media Analytics, Facebook, Brand Awareness, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Business

    ★ 4.7 (46) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.7 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Decryption with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Data Security

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social and Human Services, Social Justice, Legal Support, Family Support, Community Mental Health Services, Appeals, Court Systems, World History, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Hearings, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Spatial Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Trend Analysis

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

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Content Creation, Facebook, Target Market, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Social Media Content, Bidding, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Scheduling, Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

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

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate (003)

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export

    ★ 3.3 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Specialized Accounting, Legal Technology, Digital Assets, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Technology Solutions, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Management, Information Privacy, Scalability

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

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

  • Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University
  • Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools: Politecnico di Milano
  • Create Social Media Ad Campaign using Canva: Coursera
  • مبادئ التسويق على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي: Coursera
  • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Decryption with Python: Coursera
  • Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability: University of Michigan
  • Social Media Marketing: LearnKartS
  • Cloud Architecture Design Patterns: Coursera

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