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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


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    LearnKartS

    COBIT 2019 Framework Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Performance Management, Governance, Performance Measurement, Process Management, Performance Improvement, IT Management, Business Process, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Program Implementation, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Goal Setting, Change Management, Regulatory Compliance, Business Strategies, Risk Management, Auditing

    ★ 2.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Presentation Skills with Story Telling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

    ★ 4.2 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, AI Integrations, Design Strategies, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Development

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

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Rapport Building, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Team Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Virtual Environment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Business Communication, Digital Communications

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Team Building, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy and Protection Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Data Integrity, Security Strategy, Safety Culture, Data Processing, Incident Response, Employee Training

    ★ 4.6 (39) · 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

  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Exploratory Data Analysis

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

  • D

    Duke University

    Gold and Bitcoin

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Cryptography, Investments, Asset Protection, Market Dynamics, Cryptographic Protocols, FinTech, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Financial Market, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance), Transaction Processing, Financial Policy, Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Key Management

    ★ 5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiManager Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Network Security, Security Management, Systems Integration, Scripting

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Using BigQuery in the Google Cloud Console

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Access

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • COBIT 2019 Framework Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Presentation Skills with Story Telling: Packt
  • Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design : University of Michigan
  • Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams: University of California, Davis
  • Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack: Coursera
  • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera
  • The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency: University of Rochester
  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gold and Bitcoin : Duke University

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