• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Public Policy

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

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Desigualdad e Informalidad de Países en Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Economics, Case Studies, Vulnerability

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Land Management, Hydrology, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    AI Ethics for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Enablement, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI literacy, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Productivity Software, Accountability, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    IA générative : se familiariser avec le domaine

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Gemini, AI Security, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Cloud Infrastructure, AI literacy, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Business Solutions

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Power of Sport in American Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Social Impact, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Design engaging Stories for Instagram and Facebook in Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Facebook, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Animations, Shared Media, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Publishing, User Accounts

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Digital Marketing Strategy with Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing Tools, Case Studies, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Performance Analysis, Competitive Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Business Analytics, Storytelling, Data Collection, Communication, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Asset Protection, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Creativity, Lawsuits, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Emerging Technologies, Contract Management, Appeals, Music

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Audit Planning, Technology Strategies, Auditing, Disaster Recovery, Contingency Planning, Information Technology, Business Risk Management, Network Planning And Design, Internal Auditing, Organizational Effectiveness, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI with Privacy and Access Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Authorization (Computing), Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Governance, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Governance, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Computer Literacy, Gmail, digital literacy, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Personal Development, Photography, Information Privacy, Communication, System Configuration, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…204205206…271

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

  • Desigualdad e Informalidad de Países en Desarrollo: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI Ethics for the Workplace: SkillUp
  • IA générative : se familiariser avec le domaine: Google Cloud
  • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design engaging Stories for Instagram and Facebook in Easil: Coursera
  • Master Digital Marketing Strategy with Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations: Northeastern University
  • The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World: University of Pennsylvania
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 4: Pearson

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok