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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 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, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Records, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, New Business Development, Budgeting, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Legal Risk, Lawsuits, Informed Consent, Case Law, Emergency Departments

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Social Impact, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Security Strategy, Strategic Partnership

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    État civil et statistiques pour la santé des populations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Demography, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Chronic Diseases, Medical Coding, Data Quality, Data Collection, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

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    Beginner · 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, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Corporate Sustainability, Community Development, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Cultural Responsiveness, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Safety And Health, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Legal Strategy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Behavioral Health, Advocacy, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
  • The Making of US Foreign Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • État civil et statistiques pour la santé des populations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Marco de Política Ambiental y Social del BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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