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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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    Stanford University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Model Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Health Informatics, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Health Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance, Human Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Sample-based Learning Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Simulations, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Affairs, Climate Change Programs, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Policy Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Interplay Learning

    HVAC Safety Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Personal protective equipment, Fire And Life Safety, HVAC, Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, High Voltage, Safety Standards, Fall Protection, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Facility Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Ensure Compliance Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Email Automation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, HubSpot CRM, Compliance Auditing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Campaign Management, Auditing, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Legal Risk, Direct Marketing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Customer Data Management, Business Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Ideation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Adobe Digital Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Adobe Express, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Performance Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Plan Execution, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Human Capital, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Collaboration

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Technical Communication, Data Science, Data Quality, Data Validation, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Enhancing Your Brand's Social Media with Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Content Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, TikTok, Social Media Analytics, Content Scheduling, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Brand Strategy, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford University
  • América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.: Universidad de Chile
  • Sample-based Learning Methods: University of Alberta
  • Global Affairs Explained: Council on Foreign Relations
  • HVAC Safety Basics: Interplay Learning
  • Ensure Compliance Practices: Coursera
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • Adobe Digital Marketing Strategy: Adobe
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
  • Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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