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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Data Management, Chronic Diseases, Diversity Awareness, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Neurology, Trauma Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Treatment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Emergency Response, Injury Prevention, Patient Transport, Health Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Environmental Issue, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Utrecht University

    The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Precision Medicine, Physiology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Laboratory Research, Research Design, Biochemistry, Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Record Keeping, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Cloud Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Standards, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Threat Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Foundations of Sports Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Management, Branding, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Sales Process, Public Relations, Emotional Intelligence, Price Negotiation, Data Analysis, Creative Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Content Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Content Development and Management, Content Management, Digital Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Assets, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Content Scheduling, Governance, Audit Planning, Customer Analysis, Asset Management, Auditing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Client Services, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Video Editing, Editing, Social Media Content, Style Guides, Social Media Strategy, Rapport Building, Data Maintenance, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Customer Retention, File Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Cloud Storage, Relationship Building

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    "Making" Progress Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Community Outreach, Interactive Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Research, Culture

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Community Health, Health Assessment, Simulations, Governance, Simulation and Simulation Software, Policy Development, Health Promotion, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Analysis, Environmental Issue, Data Collection

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Blockchain and Cryptography Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cyber Risk, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies: University of Colorado System
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations: University of Lausanne
  • Security Architecture and Engineering: Packt
  • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
  • Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Sports Marketing: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Digital Content Planning and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career: Skillshare
  • "Making" Progress Teach-Out: Emory University

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