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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 California, Santa Barbara

    How Audits Work

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, External Auditing, Financial Auditing, Auditors Report, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Certified Public Accountant, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Blockchain Innovation Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Financial Services, FinTech, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Transaction Processing, Systems Architecture, Business Process Automation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Web Applications, Network Model, Risk Analysis, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Einführung in Marketing Design mit Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Graphical Tools, Content Creation, Graphics Software, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Brand Marketing, Color Matching, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Branding, Layout Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Connecting Cisco SD-WAN to Google Cloud using Cloud onRamp Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, IT Automation, Computer Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Based Integration, Software-Defined Networking, Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Wide Area Networks

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Comment augmenter vos abonnés twitter

    Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Growth Strategies, Marketing Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Analytics, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Services, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Case Law, Socioeconomics, Case Studies, Advocacy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Audit Expenses: Comply, Explain, and Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Auditing, Accounting, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Loss Prevention, Fraud detection, Decision Making, Document Management, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Google Cloud Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Serverless Computing, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Management, Security Management, Containerization, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Big Data, Analytics, Event-Driven Programming

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Erste Schritte in Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Gmail

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Social Media Analytics, Content Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Data-Driven Marketing, Instagram, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Scalability, Web Presence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How Audits Work: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Blockchain Innovation Deep Dive: Creo Incubator
  • Einführung in Marketing Design mit Canva: Coursera
  • Connecting Cisco SD-WAN to Google Cloud using Cloud onRamp Automation: Google Cloud
  • Comment augmenter vos abonnés twitter: Coursera
  • Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader: Whizlabs
  • Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Audit Expenses: Comply, Explain, and Apply: Coursera
  • Google Cloud Essentials: Pearson
  • Build Interactive Maps: Coursera

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