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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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    Microsoft

    Launching Your QA Career

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Structure Confluence Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Auditing, Cloud Management, Content Management Systems, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Collaborative Software, Software Documentation, Information Management, Document Control, IT Management, Content Management, Content Optimization, Data Governance, Technical Writing, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Model, IT Security Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Firewall, Public Cloud, Load Balancing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Interactive Learning, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Reporting, Bank Regulations, Consumer Lending, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Requirements, Lending and Underwriting, Performance Testing, Banking Services, Performance Measurement, Banking, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Public Policies, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Українська

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Federated Learning, Security Controls, Data Security, Model Training, Safety and Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Indonesian

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Federated Learning, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Data Security, Model Training, Data Loss Prevention, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    Coursera

    Enforce Ethical Tax Practices

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    CertNexus

    IRBIZ: Incident Response for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Federal Information Security Management Act, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Computer Security, Network Security, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    CPA Pathways Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Financial Auditing, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Data Storytelling, Internal Controls

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Information Assurance, Email Security, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Job Ready
    U

    University of North Texas

    Bachelor of Science in General Business

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Model Evaluation, Arbitration, Leadership Studies, Compensation Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Sales Process, Statistical Visualization, Social Media Strategy, Design Thinking, Public Policies, Probability & Statistics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Music History

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Certificado en Gestión y Políticas en Salud Pública

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Occupational Health, Occupational Safety And Health, Diagnostic Tests, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Gerontology, Social Determinants Of Health, Object Oriented Design, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics, Health Administration, Team Leadership, Digital Transformation, Governance, Telehealth, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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

  • Launching Your QA Career: Microsoft
  • Structure Confluence Spaces: Coursera
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Français: Google Cloud
  • Community Reinvestment Act (CRA): SkillUp
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Українська: Google Cloud
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Indonesian: Google Cloud
  • Enforce Ethical Tax Practices: Coursera
  • IRBIZ: Incident Response for Business Professionals: CertNexus
  • CPA Pathways Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Cryptography: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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