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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

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Accessible technology for inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Web Language, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Visual Impairment Education, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Educational Materials, Education and Training, Diversity Awareness, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Diseña stories para Instagram y Facebook con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Visual Storytelling, Animations, Graphical Tools, Content Creation, Facebook, Digital Design, Marketing, Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    人、テクノロジー、そしてモビリティの未来

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Automation, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Electric Power Systems, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Learning, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Sustainable Technologies, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Emerging Technologies, Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Labor Law, Labor Compliance, Community Health, Program Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Labor Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering VMware Automation and Cloud Management Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Hybrid Cloud Computing, vCenter Server, VMware ESX Servers, vSphere Networking and Storage, Storage vMotion, vCenter Server Management, vSphere DRS & HA, Cloud Management, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Virtualization, Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Scripting

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    AWS Core Services

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Authentications, Virtual Networking, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Community-Based Climate Change Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Governance, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Facebook Strategy: Effective Content

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Content Marketing, Customer Insights, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage (Chinese)

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Pollution Prevention, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Créer du contenu pour les réseaux sociaux avec PicMonkey

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Brand Loyalty, Content Creation, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Reconcile Accounts & QuickBooks Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, General Ledger, Auditing, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounts Payable, Workflow Management, Accounting Software, Document Management, Data Integrity, Accounting Systems, Record Keeping, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Transaction Processing, Billing & Invoicing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Accessible technology for inclusion: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Diseña stories para Instagram y Facebook con Canva: Coursera
  • 人、テクノロジー、そしてモビリティの未来: University of Michigan
  • Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Mastering VMware Automation and Cloud Management Skills: Board Infinity
  • AWS Core Services: Edureka
  • Community-Based Climate Change Solutions: Duke University
  • Facebook Strategy: Effective Content: Coursera
  • Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage (Chinese): The University of Edinburgh

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