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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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    Illinois Tech

    Health Informatics and Marketspace

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Epic EMR, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Systems, Health Information Management, Interoperability, Health Technology, Medical Records, Health Care, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Policy, Clinical Documentation, Medical Terminology, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Analysis, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, MarTech, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Campaigns

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Household Surveys for Program Evaluation in LMICs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Program Evaluation, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Quantitative Research, Data Quality, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Interviewing Skills, Data Presentation, Data Mapping, Data Ethics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    SEO Audits: Find & Fix Common Website SEO Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Auditing, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Frontend Performance, Digital Marketing Tools, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Strategic Marketing, Substance Abuse, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Higher Education, Online Advertising, Regulatory Requirements, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Mental and Behavioral Health, Advertising, Behavioral Health, Analytics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Social Media Campaigns with AI: From Strategy to Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Instagram, AI powered creativity, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Branding, ChatGPT, Brand Management, Digital Content, Campaign Planning, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Project Finance, Public Works, Sustainability Standards, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Project Planning, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ChatGPT and AI for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Fraud detection, Data Ethics, Accounting Systems, ChatGPT, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Management Accounting, General Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Accounting, Real Time Data, Auditing, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Support Systems, Tax, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy - Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Management, Data Management, Auditing, Audit Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Metrics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Exploring Your Ecommerce Dataset with SQL in Google BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Big Data, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Google Analytics

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Sales Presentations, Business Planning, Target Market, Productivity, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Relationship Management, User Research, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Microsoft Excel, Content Marketing, Financial Analysis, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Match Teacher Residency

    Учительський коучинг: сприяння розвитку сталих змін

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback, Training Programs, Train The Trainer, Education and Training, Coaching, Optimism, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Open Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Verbal Communication Skills, Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Health Informatics and Marketspace: Illinois Tech
  • Digital Marketing Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Household Surveys for Program Evaluation in LMICs: Johns Hopkins University
  • SEO Audits: Find & Fix Common Website SEO Issues : Skillshare
  • Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Social Media Campaigns with AI: From Strategy to Design: Coursera
  • Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • ChatGPT and AI for Accountants: Packt
  • Introduction to Privacy - Part 3: Infosec
  • Exploring Your Ecommerce Dataset with SQL in Google BigQuery: Google Cloud

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