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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Financial Policy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Oil and Gas, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Culture, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Policy Development, World History

    ★ 4.7 (134) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Launching Your Brand Management Career

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Web Presence, Brand Management, Branding, Professional Networking, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Storytelling, Portfolio Management, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, AI Enablement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Community Moderation and Conflict Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Diversity Awareness, Responsible AI, Incident Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, De-escalation Techniques, Behavior Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI literacy, Crisis Intervention, Community Development, AI Integrations, Policy Development, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Project Management For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Planning, Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Budget Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Scheduling

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.7 (370) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Liberty Mutual Insurance

    Foundations of Insurance

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Insurance Sales, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Policy Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Plan Execution, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Human Capital, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Collaboration

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Deep Reinforcement Learning Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Agentic systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Care Management, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient-centered Care, Epidemiology, Public Health, Family Support

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Electric Vehicles and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Market Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Policies, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Market Opportunities, Financial Inclusion, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation

    ★ 4.5 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Email Marketing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Email Automation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), A/B Testing, Copywriting, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Gmail, Compliance Auditing, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Optimization, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Target Audience, Auditing, Compliance Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Planning, Market Analysis, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Environmental Economics: University of Michigan
  • Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today: Duke University
  • Launching Your Brand Management Career: Coursera
  • Community Moderation and Conflict Resolution: Meta
  • Project Management For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Foundations of Insurance: Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
  • Deep Reinforcement Learning Hands-On: Packt
  • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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