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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

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Experience Design, Game Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Ideation, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Visual Storytelling, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Qualitative Research

    ★ 4.7 (964) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Reasoning Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Bayesian Statistics, Reinforcement Learning, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Decision Intelligence, Probability Distribution, Markov Model, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Electric Vehicles and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Market Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Policies, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Market Opportunities, Financial Inclusion, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation

    ★ 4.5 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pathology

    ★ 4.8 (320) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Target Audience, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Collaboration, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Organizational Structure, Discussion Facilitation, Stress Management

    ★ 4.6 (427) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Revenue Leakage in Bank Branch Audit

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Variance Analysis, Financial Controls, Auditing, Internal Controls, Banking Services, Budgeting, Banking, Cost Control, Operational Analysis, Operating Budget, Expense Management, Compliance Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Internal Auditing, Loss Prevention, Revenue Management, Billing Systems, Finance, Business

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

  • T

    The World Bank Group

    From Climate Science to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Collaboration, Policy Development

    ★ 4.7 (479) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Unearth Needs Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Consultative Selling, B2B Sales, Customer Insights, Price Negotiation, Auditing, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Enablement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Source Credible Data Fast & Smart

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Research, Critical Thinking, Trustworthiness, Query Languages, Due Diligence, Market Research, Risk Management, Annual Reports

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Social Media Channels for Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, LinkedIn, Marketing Channel, Professional Networking, Pinterest, Web Presence, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Driving engagement, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Drive Engagement, Brand Awareness, Branding

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Emory University

    Childbirth: A Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Health Policy, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Organizing, Education and Training

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Brand Builders: From Strategy to Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Loyalty, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Digital Marketing, digital literacy, Marketing Channel, Influencing, Personal Development, Community Development, Performance marketing, Employee Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Reasoning Under Uncertainty: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Electric Vehicles and Mobility: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
  • Analyze Revenue Leakage in Bank Branch Audit: EDUCBA
  • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group
  • Unearth Needs Fast: Coursera
  • Source Credible Data Fast & Smart: Coursera
  • Social Media Channels for Marketing Success: EDUCBA

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