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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 Geneva

    COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Rapport Building, Healthcare Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Infectious Diseases, Community Outreach, Investigation, Community Health, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Microbiology, Diagnostic Tests, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Medical Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lund University

    Urban Climate Governance: Towards 1.5° Celsius Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Design, Scientific Methods, Sustainable Technologies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Transportation Operations, Environmental Policy, Governance

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google 데이터 애널리틱스 수료증 이수 과정

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard Creation, Data Literacy, Data Integrity, Case Studies, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Data Ethics, Ggplot2, Data Validation, Database Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing), Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Encryption, Group Policy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tencent Cloud

    Tencent Cloud Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Database Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Databases, Public Cloud, Cloud Standards, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Load Balancing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Cloud Shell and gcloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Dimensions of Sustainable Infrastructure in a Project

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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Ecommerce Listing Course

    Skills you'll gain: Product Promotion, Search Engine Optimization, Paid media, E-Commerce, Logistics Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Logistics, Product Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Product Knowledge, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, User Feedback

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Public Key Infrastructure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Data Integrity

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    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts: University of Geneva
  • Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Utilities: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Urban Climate Governance: Towards 1.5° Celsius Alignment: Lund University
  • Google 데이터 애널리틱스 수료증 이수 과정: Google
  • Protection of Information Assets: Packt
  • Network Security Principles: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Tencent Cloud Practitioner: Tencent Cloud
  • Getting Started with Cloud Shell and gcloud: Google Cloud
  • Dimensions of Sustainable Infrastructure in a Project: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University

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