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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    AI Ethics and Society's Future

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Social Impact, Case Studies, Automation, Education and Training, Governance, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Information Technology, Creativity, Information Privacy, Intellectual Property, Mitigation, Learning Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Expert Academy

    Women In Leadership: Strategy, Influence And Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Leadership, Professional Networking, Influencing, Executive Presence, Advocacy, Public Speaking, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Leadership Development, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Active Listening, Diversity and Inclusion

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Revolutionizing Marketing and PR for the Digital Era

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Blogs, Digital Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Consumer Behaviour, Web Content, Public Relations, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Content, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Digital Transformation, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, MarTech, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Bloodborne Pathogens, Immunology, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Event Monitoring, Infection Control, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Technical Communication, Anomaly Detection, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Drug Development, Medical Billing, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Hospital Admissions, Hospital Medicine, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Secure Permissions Fast

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Compliance Auditing, Authorization (Computing), Stakeholder Communications, Data Governance, Auditing, Identity and Access Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Access, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, IT Management, Team Management, Authentications, Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Cloud Foundations & AWS Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management, Computing Platforms, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, User Accounts, Multi-Cloud, Virtual Environment, System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PwC

    Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Oral Expression, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Storytelling, Client Services, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Ethics and Society's Future: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Women In Leadership: Strategy, Influence And Advocacy: The Expert Academy
  • Revolutionizing Marketing and PR for the Digital Era: John Wiley & Sons
  • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
  • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
  • Mastering Marketing & PR Plans for Business Growth: John Wiley & Sons
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Secure Permissions Fast: Coursera

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