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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


  • U

    University of Virginia

    Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Oral Expression, Community Development, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    633 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Social Media Marketing with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, AI powered creativity, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Advertising Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Business Networking 101: How to Network Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Social Media Strategy, Relationship Building, Social Media, LinkedIn, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Sales Prospecting, Drive Engagement, Events and Conferences, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Business Development, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Planning, Driving engagement, Business Strategies, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    738 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Equity, Public Works, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Gerontology, Landscape Architecture, Sanitation, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Public Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    325 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Language Competency, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    439 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Engineering, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Environment and Resource Management, Spatial Data Analysis, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    742 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Decision Making, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Neurology, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    826 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, AI literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    970 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Social Media Marketing with AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Business Networking 101: How to Network Like a Pro: Madecraft
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking): Koç University
  • Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva

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