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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


  • M

    Meta

    Prepare for the Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Analytics, Marketing, Meta Ads Manager, Data Analysis, Resource Utilization, Marketing Effectiveness, Registration, Statistical Methods, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security Advanced Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Understanding the U.S. Healthcare Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Payment Systems, Drug Development, Health Policy, Public Health, Value-Based Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Tax Laws

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Research, Business Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

    Coursera

    How to Schedule Posts to Multiple Platforms using Hootsuite

    Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Content, Social Media, Scheduling, Social Media Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Empathy and Data in Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Cyber Risk, Mitigation, Persuasive Communication, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Cybersecurity, Influencing, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Heat Maps

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 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

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Applications with Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Anomaly Detection, Embeddings, LLM Application, Database Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Image Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Arctic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Management, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Managing Security & Enrollment with Intune

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Operating System Administration, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Apple iOS, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Prepare for the Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta
  • Blockchain Security Advanced Protection : LearnQuest
  • Understanding the U.S. Healthcare Landscape: Northeastern University
  • Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Capstone: Yonsei University
  • Protection of Information Assets: Packt
  • How to Schedule Posts to Multiple Platforms using Hootsuite: Coursera
  • COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts: University of Geneva
  • Empathy and Data in Risk Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google 데이터 애널리틱스 수료증 이수 과정: Google
  • Building Applications with Vector Databases: DeepLearning.AI

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