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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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    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Surveys

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Configure Managed Guest Sessions for Public Access or Shared ChromeOS Devices

    Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Google Workspace, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Active Listening

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Empowerment, Communication Strategies, Composure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    123K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Safety Culture, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Organizational Change, Statistical Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    95K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Improve Your English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Sales Presentations, Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing, LinkedIn, Web Content, Social Media Content

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavior Management, Social Studies, Behavioral Management, Habit Formation, Cultural Diversity, Health Informatics, Chronic Diseases

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About: Johns Hopkins University
  • Configure Managed Guest Sessions for Public Access or Shared ChromeOS Devices: Google Cloud
  • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
  • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
  • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
  • Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path: Google Cloud
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University

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