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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

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 2 : Theories, models and tools

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Securing AI Data and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Data Governance, Secure Coding, Data Security, DevSecOps, Data Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Enterprise Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Quality, Compliance Management, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Windows Server - Hands-On Training Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, User Accounts, Microsoft Windows, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, Server Administration, User Provisioning, Group Policy, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Education

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Collaborative Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Education Software and Technology, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Cloud-Based Integration, Digital Transformation, Business Solutions

    ★ 5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Cultura Maya en Yucatán

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Sociology, Ancient History, Culture, Anthropology, Art History, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Public History, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Network Administration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Technical Support and Services, General Networking, Firewall, Microsoft Windows, Local Area Networks, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Mac OS, Group Policy, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · 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

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الاقتصاد الجزئي: قوة الأسواق | Microeconomics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Consumer Behaviour, Demand Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

    University of Michigan

    Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Socioeconomics, AI Security, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Technologies, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Health Equity, Electric Power Systems, Social Studies, Environment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Sustainable Development, Traffic Flow Optimization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Responsible AI with AWS Security and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, AI Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Security, Risking, AI literacy, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption, Public Cloud

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 2 : Theories, models and tools : University of Lausanne
  • Securing AI Data and Applications: Coursera
  • Microsoft Windows Server - Hands-On Training Part I: Packt
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics: Coursera
  • Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Education: Amazon Web Services
  • Cultura Maya en Yucatán: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 6: Pearson
  • AI Ethics for the Workplace: SkillUp
  • الاقتصاد الجزئي: قوة الأسواق | Microeconomics: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Bracketology with Google Machine Learning: Google Cloud

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