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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


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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Accessible technology for inclusion

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Fundraising with IPO & FPO Valuation Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Business Valuation, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Fundraising, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity: Overlooked Threats to Your Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Malware Protection, Public Safety and National Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create and schedule content for social media with Later

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google - Spectrum Sharing

    CBRS Professional Training

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Wireless Networks, Public Key Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Data Sharing, Global Positioning Systems, Telecommunications, System Configuration, System Requirements, Network Planning And Design, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Configure Device Settings for Users on ChromeOS

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, System Configuration, Enterprise Application Management, Group Policy, User Accounts, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Zielsetzung für eine Facebook Werbekampagne

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media Management, Campaign Planning, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Marketing, Customer Engagement

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    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

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    Google Cloud

    Build a BigQuery Processing Pipeline with Events for Cloud Run for Anthos

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Visualization, Email Automation, Scientific Visualization, Data Processing, Kubernetes, Data Analysis, Microservices, Application Development

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Design engaging Facebook / Instagram Stories with Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Facebook, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Marketing Collateral, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Geneva

    Negociations climatiques

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Policy, Diplomacy, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Legal Strategy, Lobbying, Science and Research, Social Justice, Environmental Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Billing, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Operating Cost, Cloud Management, Cost Control, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Billing & Invoicing, Public Cloud, Spreadsheet Software, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Import/Export, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Query Languages, Microservices

    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
  • Fundraising with IPO & FPO Valuation Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Cybersecurity: Overlooked Threats to Your Strategy: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Create and schedule content for social media with Later: Coursera
  • CBRS Professional Training: Google - Spectrum Sharing
  • Configure Device Settings for Users on ChromeOS: Google Cloud
  • Zielsetzung für eine Facebook Werbekampagne: Coursera
  • Connecting Cisco SD-WAN to Google Cloud using Cloud onRamp Automation: Google Cloud
  • Build a BigQuery Processing Pipeline with Events for Cloud Run for Anthos: Google Cloud
  • Design engaging Facebook / Instagram Stories with Visme: Coursera

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