• 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

    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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Planning for Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Content, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Strategic Communication, Paid media, Content Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Brand Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    How to fulfill orders on Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Marketing, Order Processing, Product Marketing, Selling Techniques, Sales, Payment Processing, Payment Systems, Shipping and Receiving, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Social Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    블록체인의 기초

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Network Model, Transaction Processing, Data Integrity, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation, User Accounts, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Healthy Urban systems Part 2 : Theories, models and tools

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Community Health, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Circular business models fostering sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Business Architecture, Business Transformation, Resource Utilization, Finance, Policy Development, Emerging Technologies, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • S

    Siemens

    Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée

    Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Physics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Braket Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Quantum computing, Public Cloud, Computing Platforms, Infrastructure Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for Sustainable Futures: Live at COP30

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Programs, Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Creative Thinking, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gestión del agua para las ciudades del futuro

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Stormwater Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Hydrology, Sanitation, Public Works, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…209210211…270

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

  • How to Meet and Present to an Executive: Packt
  • Strategic Planning for Social Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • How to fulfill orders on Facebook: Coursera
  • 블록체인의 기초: University at Buffalo
  • Healthy Urban systems Part 2 : Theories, models and tools : University of Lausanne
  • Circular business models fostering sustainability: Politecnico di Milano
  • Toma de decisiones y gobernanza del riesgo de desastres: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée: Siemens
  • Amazon Braket Getting Started: Amazon Web Services

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