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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Public Works, Land Development, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Operational Analysis, Cost Management, Sustainable Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Project Finance, Spatial Analysis, Transportation Operations, Finance, Demography

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Algal Blooms and Proliferations

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Quality, Hazard Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Microbiology, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Nouveaux modèles économiques des associations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Philanthropy, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Organizational Change, Enterprise Modeling, Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economics, Leadership Studies, Professional Networking, Public Policies, Human Resources

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Grant Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Web Presence, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Prospecting and Qualification

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, World History, Social Studies, Public Policies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, European History, Advocacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Health Policy, Research, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Arctic Peoples and Cultures

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Intercultural Competence, Environment and Resource Management, Anthropology, Economic Development, Petroleum Industry, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Public Policies, Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Building Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Digital Transformation, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Hospitality, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Guest Relations, Digital Marketing Tools, Hotels and Accommodations, Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Instagram, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, User Feedback

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    American History Through Baseball

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Branding, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Public History, Demography, Social Sciences

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Algal Blooms and Proliferations: University of California San Diego
  • Nouveaux modèles économiques des associations: ESSEC Business School
  • Getting Your Film off the Ground : Michigan State University
  • Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans : University of Michigan
  • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Google Cloud
  • Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy: Starweaver

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