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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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    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, Servers, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Server Administration, Load Balancing, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Service Management, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Community Health, Geriatrics, Policy Analysis, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care

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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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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    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, Community Health, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Exploring the Public Cryptocurrency Datasets Available in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Big Data, Data Validation, Query Languages, Blockchain

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The State University of New York

    Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Statistical Programming, Trend Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Machine Learning Algorithms, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Training, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Mitigation, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Containerization, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Development, Economic Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    352 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Development, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Management, Innovation

    4.7
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Oracle RAC High Availability and Policy-Based Management: Packt
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Automate GKE Configurations with Config Sync and Policy Controller: Google Cloud
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Exploring the Public Cryptocurrency Datasets Available in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
  • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud

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