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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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    Michigan State University

    Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Editing, Storytelling

    ★ 4.5 (795) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Check Template Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Branding, Brand Management, Compliance Auditing, Brand Marketing, Auditing, Brand Awareness, Color Matching, Typography, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Wonders of Ancient Egypt

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, World History, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Public History

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    GST Fundamentals and Compliance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Sales Tax, Tax Management, Compliance Management, Tax Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Tax, Billing & Invoicing, Tax Returns, Invoicing, Tax Laws, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Requirements, Auditing, Registration, Payment Systems, E-Commerce

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Security Awareness, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Social Media Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Communication

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

  • 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 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Business Acumen, International Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Decision Making

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

  • 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 (1.7K) · 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 (742) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
  • Check Template Branding : Coursera
  • Wonders of Ancient Egypt: University of Pennsylvania
  • GST Fundamentals and Compliance Analysis: EDUCBA
  • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group
  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
  • Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone: Meta
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Economía y Finanzas de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo

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