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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    299 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Social Media Campaigns, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Earned Media, Marketing Psychology, Social Sciences, Brand Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Auditing, Auditors Report, External Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Audit Planning, Public Accounting, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance and Control, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Risk Analysis, Market Dynamics

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    719 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Digital Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Digital Transformation, Cyber Governance, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Agriculture, Economics and Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Economics, Environmental Issue, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Policy, Supply And Demand, Public Policies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics, Pollution Prevention, Resource Utilization, Market Trend, Production Process

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    562 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Precision Medicine, Pre-Clinical Development, Public Health, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    751 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Project Management, Health Technology, Change Control, Health Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Assessment, Medical Records, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Clinical Leadership, Health Administration, Decision Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Data Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Risk Analysis for Credit Ratings

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Business Risk Management, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Finance, Balance Sheet, Financial Systems, Investments, Banking, Financial Planning, Market Liquidity, Quality Assessment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Managing Resources, Security, and Networking in Windows 2025

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, Key Management, Active Directory, Firewall, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, Server Administration, Systems Administration, Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Foundations of Healthcare Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Healthcare Ethics, Data Security, Health Informatics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Risk Analysis, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Anatomy, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Meal Planning And Preparation, Medical Terminology, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Adaptability, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Digital Ethics in the Age of AI: Packt
  • Agriculture, Economics and Nature: University of Western Australia
  • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
  • Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Financial Risk Analysis for Credit Ratings: EDUCBA
  • Managing Resources, Security, and Networking in Windows 2025: Packt
  • Foundations of Healthcare Data Privacy: SkillUp

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