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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

    Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Parent Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Advocacy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Persuasive Communication, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Research, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation, Child Health

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Safety, Decision Making, Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Safety Culture, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Utilities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Sustainability, Climate Change Programs, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Environmental Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, International Finance

    ★ 4.9 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    New York University

    MOST from a Conceptual Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Experimentation, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Program Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Instagram, Branding, Design, Marketing, Graphical Tools

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Blockchain : enjeux et mécanismes cryptographiques

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Responsible AI: Transparency & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Mitigation, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Auditing, Risk Management Framework, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Relationship Building, Personal Attributes, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    클라우드 컴퓨팅 기초(Cloud 101)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Technologies, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Managed Services, Computing Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Serverless Computing, Microsoft Azure, Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Kubernetes

    ★ 4.5 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Les médias numériques pour améliorer les résultats de santé

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Behavioral Economics, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Digital Communications, Public Health, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Health, Content Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Hands-on with AWS for IT Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Network Planning And Design, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, User Provisioning, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, User Accounts, Solution Architecture

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Informatics, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Community Development, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Research, Public Health, Health Information Management, Data Literacy, Health Assessment, Patient Communication, Informatics, Data Collection, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres: Johns Hopkins University
  • Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
  • Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Utilities: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • MOST from a Conceptual Perspective: New York University
  • Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva: Coursera
  • Blockchain : enjeux et mécanismes cryptographiques: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Responsible AI: Transparency & Ethics: Coursera
  • Storying the Self: Telling our Stories: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 클라우드 컴퓨팅 기초(Cloud 101): LearnQuest
  • Les médias numériques pour améliorer les résultats de santé: Yale University

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