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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

    Process & Policy Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Human Resource Policies, Workflow Management, Microsoft 365, Process Analysis, HR Tech, Human Resources, System Monitoring, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, Internal Communications, Business Process Automation, Automation, Communication Planning, Employee Surveys, Strategic Prioritization, Compliance Management

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Financial Policy, Cultural Diversity, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Policy Analysis, Strategic Partnership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infection Control, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Visualization, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Infectious Diseases, Datamaps, Health Informatics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Health Assessment, Statistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Health Education, Sanitation, Infection Control, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health

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    710 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Health Systems, Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Hazard Analysis, Civil Law, Water Quality, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Economics, Adjudication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Pain Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Identity and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Immigration Law, Diversity Programs, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, World History, Program Evaluation, Economics, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, Public Health, Water Resources, Risk Analysis, Water Sustainability, Epidemiology, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    International Organizations and Policy Regimes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Policy, Financial Systems, Labor Law, Environmental Issue, Labor Compliance, Financial Policy, Labor Relations, International Finance, Financial Regulations, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Financial Regulation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Diplomacy, Economics, World History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Global Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Policy Development, Health Assessment, Emergency Response, Diplomacy

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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

  • Process & Policy Execution: Microsoft
  • American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health: University of Geneva
  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Identity and Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University

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