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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


  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Introduzione alla Data Visualization con Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Real Time Data, Data Management

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Customer Relationship Management with Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Salesforce, Marketing Automation, Customer Insights, Operational Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Spatial Data Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Auditing

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

    Choosing a Facebook Post Type Based on Desired Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Goal Setting, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing, Writing, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Health Education, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Health Promotion, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Health Informatics, Community Organizing, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Bracketology with Google Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Access, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Utrecht University

    Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Social Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Policy, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Substance Abuse, Chronic Diseases, Meditation & Breathwork, Health Promotion, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Scaling with Google Cloud Operations - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Site Reliability Engineering, Public Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Budget Management, Sustainable Business, Customer and Client Support, Disaster Recovery

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea Anuncios para las Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Video Editing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Facebook, Content Creation, Advertising, Animations, Shared Media, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, User Accounts

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduzione alla Data Visualization con Tableau: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security: Coursera
  • Customer Relationship Management with Case Study: EDUCBA
  • Meios digitais para resultados na saúde: Yale University
  • Choosing a Facebook Post Type Based on Desired Engagement: Coursera
  • Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health: University of Minnesota
  • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University
  • Bracketology with Google Machine Learning: Google Cloud
  • Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions : Utrecht University
  • Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies: American Council on Exercise

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