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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Rate Limiting with Cloud Armor

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Performance Stress Testing, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize AI: Fine-Tune & Maximize Accuracy

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Model Deployment, Model Optimization, Model Training, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Keras (Neural Network Library), Predictive Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Facebook Insights: Crack the Algorithm

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Social Media Content, Analysis, Social Media, Content Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Digital Content

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Execution and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Plan Execution, Earned Media, Program Implementation, Target Audience, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Brand Strategy, Owned Media, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    New York University

    MOST from a Methodological Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Experimentation, Environment and Resource Management, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Program Evaluation, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Running a Node.js Container on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Scalability, Public Cloud, Node.JS, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • H

    HubSpot Academy

    المبيعات الواردة

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Persona Development, General Sales Practices, Lead Generation, Customer Acquisition Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Target Audience, Phone Sales, Sales Enablement, Prioritization, Customer Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Communication Strategies, Personalized Service

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to AKS and Core Networking Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Data & Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Patient Data: Medical Office Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Management, Medical Records, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Document Management, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Records Management, Taxonomy, Regulatory Compliance, Information Assurance, Risk Analysis, Process Mapping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Culture, Education and Training, Social Impact, Psychology, Interactive Learning, Storytelling, Journalism, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Premiers pas avec Studio de création Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Web Presence, Driving engagement, Scheduling, Drive Engagement, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Shared Media, Live Streaming, Cross-Channel Marketing, Android Studio

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Rate Limiting with Cloud Armor: Google Cloud
  • Optimize AI: Fine-Tune & Maximize Accuracy: Coursera
  • Facebook Insights: Crack the Algorithm: Coursera
  • Execution and Evaluation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • MOST from a Methodological Perspective: New York University
  • Running a Node.js Container on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • المبيعات الواردة: HubSpot Academy
  • Introduction to AKS and Core Networking Concepts: Packt
  • Cloud Data & Application Security: LearnKartS
  • Secure Patient Data: Medical Office Management: Coursera

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