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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Tableau Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Peer Review, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Software, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية لمنصات التواصل الإجتماعي على Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Animations, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Marketing Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Typography, Design Software, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Solid Waste Processing and Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Land Management, Process Engineering, Water Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Public Works, Process Analysis, Design Specifications, Microbiology, Engineering Calculations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    ما هي وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي؟

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Peer Review

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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 Glasgow

    Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Journalism, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Information Privacy, Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Looker Studio Pro Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Team Oriented, Database Administration, Identity and Access Management, Systems Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Dashboard, Management Reporting, Customer Support, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Visualization, Content Scheduling, Business Reporting, Data Sharing, Technical Support, Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    PepsiCo

    Water Governance & Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Public Works, Forecasting, Environmental Laws, Economics, Adjudication, Stakeholder Engagement

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Confidence Mastery Course - Unleash Your Hidden Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Habit Formation, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الاقتصاد المفتوح | The Open Economy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Financial Policy, International Finance, Social Studies, Economics, General Lending, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cash Flows, Public Policies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Export Control, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Tableau Capstone Project : SkillUp
  • إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية لمنصات التواصل الإجتماعي على Canva: Coursera
  • Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Solid Waste Processing and Treatment: L&T EduTech
  • ما هي وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي؟: Northwestern University
  • BigQuery: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Knowledge-First Social Epistemology: University of Glasgow
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University
  • Looker Studio Pro Essentials: Google Cloud
  • Water Governance & Economics: PepsiCo

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