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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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    Emory University

    Public Health Approaches to Abortion

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Medical Practices and Procedures, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Developing AI Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Human Resource Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Team Building, Data Science

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Public Health, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Policy Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Marco de Política Ambiental y Social del BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Land Management, Community Development, Labor Relations, Risk Management, Health And Safety Standards, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The World Bank Group

    Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Project Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    545 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Risk Management, Project Design, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Financial Analysis, Fiscal Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Requirements, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    The Making of US Foreign Policy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Security Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Cyber Governance, Public Policies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Network Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Public Health Approaches to Abortion: Emory University
  • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
  • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
  • U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies : Coursera
  • Marco de Política Ambiental y Social del BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics: The World Bank Group
  • Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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