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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 Geneva

    Understanding Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Securities (Finance), Equities, Investment Management, Investment Banking, Portfolio Risk, Financial Policy, Economics, Risk Analysis, Banking, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis

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    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation, Follow Through, Oral Expression, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline

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    Madecraft

    How to Influence & Persuade

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Presentations, Communication Planning, Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Motivational Skills, Business Communication, Positivity, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    AI & Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, AI literacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Administration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Communication, People Development, Tactfulness, Relationship Management, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Structure

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    Columbia University

    The Age of Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Human Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Economics, Health Policy, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology

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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

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    Sciences Po

    Politics and Economics of International Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Electronic Medical Record, Informatics, Usability, Interoperability, Telehealth, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Responsible AI, Human Computer Interaction, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Computerized Physician Order Entry

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    University of London

    What future for education?

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Teaching, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Formal Learning, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Socioeconomics

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    Edureka

    Responsible AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Decision Making, Model Evaluation, Compliance Auditing, Auditing, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding Financial Markets: University of Geneva
  • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
  • How to Influence & Persuade: Madecraft
  • AI & Law: Lund University
  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function: Rice University
  • أساسيات تكنولوجيا صناعة الأسنان: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po
  • Intro to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems: Northeastern University

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