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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, Behavior Management, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Family Support, Exercise Science

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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    أساسيات تكنولوجيا صناعة الأسنان

    Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Dental Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Processes, Specimen Preparation, Sterilization, Safety Standards, Personal protective equipment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cloud Security, Data Migration, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cost Reduction

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Reinforcement Learning: From Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Agentic systems, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, System Design and Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

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    Duke University

    Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Digital Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Performance Measurement, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Performance Metric, Data Strategy, Digital Transformation, Decision Making

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Data Visualization, Document Management, Data Presentation, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, Data Compilation, Data Processing, AI literacy, Text Mining, Debugging, Data Transformation, Generative AI, File I/O, Data Analysis

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    EDUCBA

    Healthcare Systems, HMIS and Medical Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Systems, Infection Control, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Administration, Health Technology, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record, Hand Hygiene, Electronic Medical Record System, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Project Management

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Mastering Marketing & PR Plans for Business Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Content Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Communications, Thought Leadership, Content Creation, Target Market, Persona Development, Social Media, Business Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security

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    EDUCBA

    Fundamentals of Aeronautics and Aviation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Experimentation, Augmented Reality, Mechanical Design, Ancient History, Conceptual Design, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Innovation, Scientific Methods, Mechanics, World History, Scientific Visualization, Public History

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking

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

  • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • أساسيات تكنولوجيا صناعة الأسنان: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • AWS: Fundamentals of Cloud Computing: Whizlabs
  • Deep Reinforcement Learning: From Theory to Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
  • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies: Duke University
  • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Healthcare Systems, HMIS and Medical Ethics: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Marketing & PR Plans for Business Growth: John Wiley & Sons
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University

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