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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


  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Economics, World History, Financial Systems, Behavioral Economics, Financial Policy, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Network Protocols, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Brute-force attacks, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Interviewing Skills, Microbiology, Community Outreach, Rapport Building, Public Health, Case Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Community Health

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    AI Applied to Health and Injury Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Accident Prevention, Data Ethics, Kinesiology, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Human Factors, Child Development, Predictive Analytics, AI Integrations, Working With Children, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Epidemiology, Neurology, Continuous Monitoring, Load Balancing, Decision Support Systems, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Decision Support Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation, Franchising

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Syndemics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Research, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Research Design, Substance Abuse, Infectious Diseases, Quantitative Research, Chronic Diseases, Anthropology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Benjamin Franklin and His World

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Social Studies, World History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public History, Philanthropy, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Intellectual Property, Experimentation, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security: Infosec
  • Supply Chain Sustainability: Airbus Beyond
  • Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI Applied to Health and Injury Prevention: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support: Coursera
  • Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise: Copenhagen Business School
  • Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva: Coursera
  • Population Health: Syndemics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide: Johns Hopkins University

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