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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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    Imperial College London

    Global Health Challenges and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Policy Development, Governance, Environmental Science

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Economics, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis

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    University of Michigan

    Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Epidemiology, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Demography, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 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, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Risk Control, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Legal Proceedings, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, International Finance, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

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    The George Washington University

    Vaccine Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Health Promotion, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Emergency Response, Collaboration, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Governance, Systems Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
  • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Health Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies : Coursera
  • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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