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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


  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    Macroeconomic Financial Accounts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Data, Financial Policy, Market Data, Financial Market, International Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Regulation, Accounting, Banking, Economics, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software, Cash Flows, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

    Skills you'll gain: Public Works, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Governance, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Construction, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Demography

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

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review

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

  • C

    Coursera

    إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية مذهلة باستخدام كانفا

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Design, User Accounts

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Infection Control, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Clinical Assessment, Specimen Collection, Medical Devices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Preventative Care, Health Technology, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

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

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Global Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, World History, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, European History, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Anthropology

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Infraestructura sostenible en la agenda de desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Economic Development, Sustainability Standards, Project Finance, Public Works, Project Management Life Cycle, Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations

    ★ 4.9 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Business Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Human Capital

    ★ 4.9 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Planned Giving

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Gift Accounting, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Campaign Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Income Tax, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Tax Compliance, Marketing Materials, Administration, Policy Development, Tax

    ★ 4.6 (37) · 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

  • P

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Information Assurance, Project Management, Security Awareness, Compliance Auditing, Internal Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Control

    ★ 4.3 (11) · Intermediate · 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 (25) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Macroeconomic Financial Accounts: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية مذهلة باستخدام كانفا: Coursera
  • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Arctic: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Infraestructura sostenible en la agenda de desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency: University of Rochester
  • Planned Giving: University of California, Davis
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh

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