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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Meios digitais para resultados na saúde

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Digital Analysis, Program Evaluation, Driving engagement, Digital Communications, Public Health, Behavioral Economics, Persuasive Communication, Survey Creation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Audience Demographics with Facebook Audience Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Facebook, Content Scheduling, Target Market, Social Media Marketing, Customer Insights, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Management, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Content Marketing, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Controllers: Boosting Budget Accuracy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Management Reporting, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Budgeting, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Power BI, Data Synthesis, Decision Intelligence, Generative AI, Tableau Software, Applied Machine Learning, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Analysis, Automation, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Closing the Deal

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentations, Value Propositions, Closing (Sales), General Sales Practices, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Process, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Community-Based Climate Change Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Governance, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    스토리텔링과 영향력: 임팩트 있게 소통하라

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Tactfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Overcoming Objections, Drive Engagement, Presentations, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for Sustainable Futures: Live at COP30

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Community Outreach, Climate Change Programs, Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Creativity, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Azure - PAAS Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Managed Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Store, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Web Applications, Mobile Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Dénommer le monde : la politique des toponymes

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Geospatial Information and Technology, Public History, Geographic Information Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Data Mapping, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Storytelling, World History, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Expenses in ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Accounting Software, Inventory Management, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Payment Processing, Project Accounting, Invoicing, Payroll Processing, Vendor Management, Accounting, Cloud Security, Data Security, Order Processing, Purchasing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Создаем контентный календарь для твитов

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Development and Management, Calendar Management, Scheduling, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Toma de decisiones y gobernanza del riesgo de desastres

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Feasibility Studies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Investment Management, Decision Making, Climate Change Adaptation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Prioritization, Financial Analysis, Public Policies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Meios digitais para resultados na saúde: Yale University
  • Audience Demographics with Facebook Audience Insights : Coursera
  • GenAI for Financial Controllers: Boosting Budget Accuracy: Coursera
  • Dell Technologies Closing the Deal: Dell
  • Community-Based Climate Change Solutions: Duke University
  • 스토리텔링과 영향력: 임팩트 있게 소통하라: Macquarie University
  • Learning for Sustainable Futures: Live at COP30: The University of Edinburgh
  • Microsoft Azure - PAAS Overview: EDUCBA
  • Dénommer le monde : la politique des toponymes: University of Geneva
  • Expenses in ProfitBooks: Coursera

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