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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Programming Principles, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Science, Mathematical Software, Python Programming

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    Emory University

    Foundations of Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Marketing

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    Università Bocconi

    Financing and Investing in Infrastructure

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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Community Development, Community Outreach

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Streamline Workflows with Claude AI

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Document Management, Prompt Engineering, Project Coordination, Taking Meeting Minutes, Email Automation, Project Documentation, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Business Communication, Business Writing, Meeting Facilitation, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence and legal issues

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI for FP&A Automation & Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Anomaly Detection, Risking, Reconciliation, Financial Data, General Ledger, Financial Modeling, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Financial Controls, Financial Forecasting, Generative AI, Finance, Financial Analysis, Audit Planning, Financial Planning, Data Mapping, Cyber Governance

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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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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media Marketing in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Analytics, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Technology Strategies, Liberal Arts

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Design Thinking for Digital Agriculture

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Solution Design, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Scalability, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Communication, Sustainable Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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

  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Marketing Analytics: Emory University
  • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi
  • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University
  • Streamline Workflows with Claude AI: Coursera
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Artificial Intelligence and legal issues: Politecnico di Milano
  • AI for FP&A Automation & Modeling: IBM
  • Experimental Designs: Sage Publications
  • Social Media Marketing in Practice: Digital Marketing Institute

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