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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, IT Automation, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Public Cloud, Wide Area Networks, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CertNexus

    Internet of Things (IoT) Practitioner (Exam ITP-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, PIC Microcontrollers, Cybersecurity, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Safety and Security, Cloud Services, Software Development, Power Electronics, Microarchitecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Restful API, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Migrating VMware Workloads to AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Storage vMotion, vCenter Server, VMware ESX Servers, VMware vSAN, Data Migration, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Cloud Hosting, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Management, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Solutions, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Verification And Validation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Digital Intelligence for the Common Good

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Media and Communications, Safety and Security, Cyber Governance, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Computer Interaction, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Competitive Intelligence, Innovation, Cultural Responsiveness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Validation, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Google Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Information Privacy, Large Language Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Land Development, Environment, Environmental Policy, Disaster Recovery, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Setting up a Private Kubernetes Cluster

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Private Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Health Informatics, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Analytics, Health Systems, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Decision Support Systems, Program Evaluation, Health Technology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Rights and Health in the Digital Age:Protection and Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Patient Advocacy, Community Organizing, digital literacy, Social Justice, Health Equity, Case Studies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Determinants Of Health, Digital Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Safety and Security, Healthcare Ethics, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Set Up a Facebook Group

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Group Policy, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Building a Strong Business Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Target Market, User Research, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Email Marketing, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Product Improvement, Search Engine Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Pearson
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Practitioner (Exam ITP-110): CertNexus
  • Migrating VMware Workloads to AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Digital Intelligence for the Common Good: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life: The University of Tokyo
  • Setting up a Private Kubernetes Cluster: Google Cloud
  • Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making: Johns Hopkins University
  • Rights and Health in the Digital Age:Protection and Advocacy: Universidad de los Andes

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