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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    AI in Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, AI Enablement, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Customer Insights, Brand Strategy, Predictive Analytics

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

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Architecture, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Materials science, Health Disparities, Risk Analysis, Endocrinology

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

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Branding, Global Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Event Planning, Consumer Behaviour, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Augmented Reality, Price Negotiation, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management

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

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Политика и управление водными ресурсами

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Conflict Management, Environmental Regulations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    New paradigms in wastewater management

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Hydrology, Public Works, Sustainable Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Waste Minimization, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Biotechnology

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

  • 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 (141) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão de Marca & Crise de Imagem

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Decision Making, Decisiveness, Brand Management, Branding, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Public Relations, Communication, Communication Strategies, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Vulnerability, Auditing, Coordinating

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo crear historias para Instagram y Facebook usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Canva (Software), Social Media, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic Design, Marketing

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

  • I

    ISC2

    Incident Response and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Investigation, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Digital Forensics

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

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Child Nutrition and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Nutrition Education, Pediatrics, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Childhood Education and Development, Child Welfare, Meal Planning And Preparation, Working With Children, Nutritional Assessment, Child Development, Preventative Care, Health Education, Caregiving, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Equity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI in Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University
  • Политика и управление водными ресурсами: University of Geneva
  • New paradigms in wastewater management: Politecnico di Milano
  • Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gestão de Marca & Crise de Imagem: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Cómo crear historias para Instagram y Facebook usando Canva: Coursera

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