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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

    Universidad de Chile

    Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido

    Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Child Health, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Nursing Basics, Nursing and Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Preventative Care, Medical Equipment, Epidemiology, Oxygen Therapy, Airway Management, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Nutrition

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Regulatory Compliance

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Promotional Video using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Selling Techniques, Video Production, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

    ★ 4.3 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Foundations & Strategy Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Campaign Planning, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Facebook

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Climate Change and Sustainable Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Project Finance, Financial Systems, Environmental Policy, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Economics, General Finance, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Policy, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Engineering, Mitigation

    ★ 4.7 (421) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Data Presentation, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Google Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (339) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Content Scheduling, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI

    ★ 4.7 (204) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Strategy, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Brand Awareness, Relationship Building, Influencing

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Medical Emergency, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Care Management, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Analysis

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Strategic Planning and Project Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Marketing Planning, Timelines, Campaign Planning, Marketing Operations, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Email Marketing, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, AI Enablement, Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Essential Design Principles for Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Visual Design, Statistical Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Color Theory, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Anomaly Detection, User Centered Design, Human Factors, Aesthetics

    ★ 4.4 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Google Workspace Administration Bootcamp 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Email Security, User Accounts, Gmail, User Provisioning, Collaborative Software, Data Management, Endpoint Security, Group Policy, Data Sharing, Compliance Management, Information Management, Cloud Management, Data Strategy, Productivity Software, Systems Administration, Data Migration, Document Management, Cloud Security, File Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido: Universidad de Chile
  • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
  • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera
  • Digital Marketing Foundations & Strategy Basics: EDUCBA
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Investing: EDHEC Business School
  • Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst: Unilever
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM
  • Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO: University of California, Davis
  • Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings: University of Copenhagen
  • Strategic Planning and Project Delivery: Coursera

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