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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


  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Windows Servers, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Web Servers, Active Directory, Digital Communications, Microsoft Servers, Network Infrastructure, Authentications, Server Administration, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Migration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Innovation, Continuous Improvement Process, Change Management, Quality Improvement, Organizational Change, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Culture Transformation, Public Administration, Organizational Strategy, Public Policies, Case Studies, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Technology Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Public Speaking for Beginners - Speak with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Communication Strategies, Peer Review, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Team Collaboration, Emergency Response, Interpersonal Communications, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.4 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration

    ★ 4.7 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Community Health, Geriatrics, Policy Analysis, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Policy Development, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Equities, Accounting, Due Diligence, Underwriting

    ★ 4.7 (97) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Oracle RAC High Availability and Policy-Based Management

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Patch Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Server Administration, Load Balancing, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Service Management, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Educational Materials

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Successful Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Rapport Building, Composure, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Creativity

    ★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Demography

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Automate GKE Configurations with Config Sync and Policy Controller

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Group Policy, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch: Packt
  • Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector: Coursera
  • Public Speaking for Beginners - Speak with Confidence: Packt
  • Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
  • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Oracle RAC High Availability and Policy-Based Management: Packt
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
  • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder

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