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Public Economics Courses

Public economics courses can help you learn about government policies, taxation, public spending, and their impacts on economic efficiency and equity. You can build skills in cost-benefit analysis, fiscal policy evaluation, and understanding the role of public goods in the economy. Many courses introduce tools like econometric software for analyzing data and modeling economic scenarios, as well as methods for assessing the effectiveness of various public programs.

Popular Public Economics Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Personal Development, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Market, General Finance, Peer Review, Financial Systems, International Finance, Business Mathematics, Financial Management, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Economics, Cash Flows, Economic Development, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Experimental Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Clinical Trials, Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Data Synthesis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Informed Consent, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Data Collection, Program Evaluation, Market Research, Control Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Physiology, Oncology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Respiration, Geriatrics, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, General Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology, Public Health

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Visual Design, Report Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Technical Communication, Analytical Skills, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Case Report Forms, Clinical Trials, Data Maintenance, Clinical Monitoring, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Clinical Research, Microsoft Excel, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Security, Treatment Planning, Statistical Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Setting Appointments, Writing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Social Studies, Public Health, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Wood Science: Beyond Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Sustainable Design, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Structural Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    US Healthcare, Finance, and Education Privacy Laws and Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Data Loss Prevention, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Reporting, Child Welfare, Surveys, Informed Consent, Security Controls, Loss Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Finance for Everyone: Decisions: McMaster University
  • Experimental Designs: Sage Publications
  • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London
  • Health Systems Development: Imperial College London
  • Data Visualization and Reporting: Coursera
  • Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park

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