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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 California, Davis

    Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications, digital literacy, Digital Analysis, Process Development, Data Storage, Media and Communications, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Impact, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Dashboarding and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Market Data, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Construction Practices in Metro Rails

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Public Works, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Land Development, Sustainable Development, Cost Estimation, Structural Analysis, Safety Standards, Engineering Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción a Facebook Ads Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Online Advertising, Advertising, Budgeting, Social Media Management, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Analytics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillUp

    Mastering Advanced Data and Analytics Features in Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Maintenance, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Relational Databases, Data Management, Advanced Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Import/Export, Forecasting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Computing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Medical Privacy, Clinical Research Ethics, Automation, Robotics, Medical Science and Research, Health Information Management, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Medical Devices, Information Privacy, Health Technology, Safety Assurance, Digital Transformation, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, digital literacy, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community and Social Work, Digital Communications, Healthcare Ethics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI Security, Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Data Governance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Ciudades en Transición

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Mapping, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Governance, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Equity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Digital Analysis, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    AWS Cloud Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Command-Line Interface, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, User Provisioning, Data Storage Technologies, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Storage

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Audit Evidence & Document Control

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Document Management, Auditing, Audit Planning, Accounting Records, Compliance Auditing, Document Control, File Management, Organizational Skills

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Management Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, MySQL, Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Security, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Database Management, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Data Governance, Data Manipulation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes: University of California, Davis
  • Dashboarding and Deployment: University of California, Irvine
  • Construction Practices in Metro Rails: L&T EduTech
  • Introducción a Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera
  • Mastering Advanced Data and Analytics Features in Tableau: SkillUp
  • Ethical Issues in Computing Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia: Universidad de los Andes
  • Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects: Coursera
  • Ciudades en Transición: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • AWS Cloud Essentials: Edureka

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