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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


  • C

    Coursera

    TikTok Community: Engage & Build

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Community Development, Brand Loyalty

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Steigere den Zugriff auf dein Instagram Business Profil

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Social Media Campaigns, Photography, Advertising

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Designing Engaging Dashboards for Healthcare Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Storytelling, Data Analysis, Health Informatics, Stakeholder Communications

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Audit Readiness, Payment Controls, and SAP Transactions

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Accounting Systems, Audit Planning, Financial Auditing, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting Records, Auditors Report, Document Management, Transaction Processing, Verification And Validation, SAP Applications, Authorization (Computing), Asset Protection, Financial Controls, Invoicing, Internal Controls, Document Control, Payment Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Vyombo vya Habari Dijitali kwa Matokeo ya Afya

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Social Impact, Behavioral Health, Web Content, Digital Analysis, Program Evaluation, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Public Health, Survey Creation, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Legal and Ethical Cyber Investigations

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Technical Communication, Computer Security Incident Management, Report Writing, Data Ethics, Legal Hearings, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Litigation Support, Fraud detection, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    How I Got 50+ Podcast Appearances Using RadioGuestList

    Skills you'll gain: Podcasting, Earned Media, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Awareness, Web Presence, Product Promotion, Media Relations, Public Relations, Brand Management, Promotional Strategies, Lead Generation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Security Software, Information Privacy, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Malware Protection, Content Creation, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media Content, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Digital Content, Email Security, Social Media Marketing, E-Commerce, Web Presence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Interactive Maps

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Heat Maps, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization Software, Technical Communication, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Interactive Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Usability, Public Health, Document Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Registro civil y estadísticas para la salud de la población

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Childbirth, Demography, Maternal Health, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Medical History Documentation, Data Collection, Medical Coding, Record Keeping, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Information Management, Chronic Diseases, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Reporting, Controls, and Performance Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Data Storytelling, Bookkeeping, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Performance Reporting, Dashboard, Auditing, Ledgers (Accounting), Management Reporting, Process Improvement, Financial Data, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Business Process Management, Process Analysis, Internal Controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Variance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • TikTok Community: Engage & Build: Coursera
  • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
  • Steigere den Zugriff auf dein Instagram Business Profil: Coursera
  • Designing Engaging Dashboards for Healthcare Analytics: Northeastern University
  • Audit Readiness, Payment Controls, and SAP Transactions: Coursera
  • Vyombo vya Habari Dijitali kwa Matokeo ya Afya: Yale University
  • Legal and Ethical Cyber Investigations : Starweaver
  • How I Got 50+ Podcast Appearances Using RadioGuestList: Alex Genadinik
  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Cybersecurity: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Build Interactive Maps: Coursera

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