• 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


  • 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 (6) · 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

  • P

    Packt

    Web Hacking Expert - Full-Stack Exploitation Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Angular, Ajax, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Individual Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Excel Formulas, General Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Social Impact, Spreadsheet Software, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Routing, Infrastructure, and Network Management

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Event Monitoring, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Network Security

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Content with Make.com: Automate Instagram Reel Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Make.com, Document Management, AI powered creativity, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Instagram, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Google Docs, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, AI Integrations

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Baseball and Americanism

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Public History, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    AWS Foundations and Core Services

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon S3, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, File Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Riesgos de desastres en proyectos de infraestructura

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Hazard Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Project Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Vulnerability, Economic Development

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    How to Meet and Present to an Executive

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Professional Development, Data Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Rapport Building, Tactfulness, Persuasive Communication, User Feedback, Communication Strategies, Overcoming Objections, Drive Engagement, AI literacy, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Command-Line Interface, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Query Languages, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Moneyball and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Social Studies, World History, Branding, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Franchising, Business, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…208209210…271

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

  • Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Web Hacking Expert - Full-Stack Exploitation Mastery: Packt
  • Value and Individual Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Advanced Routing, Infrastructure, and Network Management: Packt
  • AI Content with Make.com: Automate Instagram Reel Scripts: Coursera
  • Baseball and Americanism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AWS Foundations and Core Services: Packt
  • Riesgos de desastres en proyectos de infraestructura: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • How to Meet and Present to an Executive: Packt

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