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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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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Economics, World History, Policy Analysis, Governance, Security Strategy

    4.4 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (29) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 545 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (545) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    The George Washington University

    Vaccine Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Infectious Diseases

    4.3 stars, 8 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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 Assessment, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Culture

    4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Universiteit Leiden

    EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.4 stars, 201 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (201) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Pearson

    Fiscal and Monetary Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Policy Analysis, Tax, Budgeting, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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    STARWEAVER

    Procurement for Governments

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Public Policies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Healthcare Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Policy Development, Advocacy, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Research

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology

    4.5 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement

    4.3 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    International Organizations and Policy Regimes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Policy, Financial Systems, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Public Policies, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    University of Geneva

    Disease Screening in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health

    4.6 stars, 408 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (408) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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