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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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    Università Bocconi

    Financing and Investing in Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Operating Budget, Lending and Underwriting, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Loan Documentation, Capital Markets, Finance, Loans, Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Banking, Cash Flows

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    Interplay Learning

    HVAC Safety Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Personal protective equipment, Fire And Life Safety, HVAC, Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, High Voltage, Safety Standards, Fall Protection, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Facility Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Specimen Processing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Laboratory Procedures, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Diagnostic Tests, Direct Patient Care, Personal protective equipment

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    SkillUp

    Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Interactive Learning, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Reporting, Bank Regulations, Consumer Lending, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Requirements, Lending and Underwriting, Performance Testing, Banking Services, Performance Measurement, Banking, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Public Policies, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Communication, Selling Techniques, English Language, Vocabulary

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    Sage Publications

    The SAGE Handbook of Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Human Capital, Labor Relations, Workforce Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Human Resource Policies, People Analytics, Human Resources Software, Recruitment Strategies, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Oral Expression, Digital Marketing, Communication

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    Sage Publications

    Foundations and Strategies of Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Social Media Marketing, Global Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Management, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Business Ethics, Driving engagement, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Introduction to Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence Software, Project Management, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Oral Expression, Data Analysis, Graphing, Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mastering Classic Reinforcement Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Markov Model, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Health Information Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

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

  • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi
  • HVAC Safety Basics: Interplay Learning
  • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University
  • Community Reinvestment Act (CRA): SkillUp
  • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
  • The SAGE Handbook of Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone: Meta
  • Foundations and Strategies of Social Media Marketing: Sage Publications
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau: Duke University

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