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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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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Import/Export, Public Key Infrastructure, MySQL, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, SQL, PostgreSQL, Command-Line Interface

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Dispelling myths about sustainable consumption

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Research, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Studies, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Working with the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Branding, Brand Management, Communication Strategies, Storytelling

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    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    IPOs & FPOs: Apply Valuation Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Business Valuation, Equities, Underwriting, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Fundraising, Market Dynamics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Information Privacy, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Communication, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, Administration, Business Operations, Planning, Project Planning, Business Planning, Project Management, Business Administration, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Security Awareness, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Malware Protection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Online Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Facebook, Trustworthiness, Instagram, Digital Media Strategy, Social Network Analysis, Professional Development, Safety and Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, Content Creation, Digital Communications, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Ethical Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Analytics, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Dispelling myths about sustainable consumption : Lund University
  • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • IPOs & FPOs: Apply Valuation Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Meta Data Analyst: Meta
  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Real-World AI for Everyone: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
  • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals: EC-Council

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