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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


  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Cloud+ Certification (CV0-004) Exam Prep Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Development, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Containerization, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    What future for education?

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Teaching, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Formal Learning, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Socioeconomics

    ★ 4.8 (894) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Corporate Finance Strategies & Valuation Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Equities, Risk Analysis, Inventory Control, Accounts Receivable, Risk Management, Investments, Business Strategies, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Medical Management, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Healthcare Project Management, Care Coordination, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality

    ★ 4.6 (688) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Google Workspace & Domain Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Email Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Collaborative Software, Group Policy, Gmail, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Personal Development, Data Collection

    ★ 4.6 (218) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

  • 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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Multimedia, Educational Materials, Adaptive Equipment, Pedagogy, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Developmental Disabilities, Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Diversity Awareness, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Microsoft Office

    ★ 4.6 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Systems Thinking, Policy Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (443) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Evaluate Bank Branch Audit Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Compliance Auditing, Bank Regulations, Auditing, Banking, Cash Control, Internal Controls, Financial Auditing, Cash Handling, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Commercial Lending, Fraud detection, Internal Auditing, Commercial Banking, Financial Controls, Credit Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cash Management, Finance, Business

    ★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Incident Management, Governance, Incident Response, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Policy Development, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Analysis, Data Collection, Search Engine Optimization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CompTIA Cloud+ Certification (CV0-004) Exam Prep Course: Packt
  • What future for education?: University of London
  • Corporate Finance Strategies & Valuation Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to Google Workspace & Domain Setup: Packt
  • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Foundations of Insurance: Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Project Management For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan

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