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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


  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Health Policy, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Driving engagement, Stress Management

    ★ 4.9 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

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

  • M

    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Loans, Finance, Risking, Credit Risk, General Finance, Financial Data, Financial Systems, Fiscal Management, General Lending, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Commercial Lending, Economics, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (148) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Macroeconomics for Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, Fiscal Management, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Investments

    ★ 4.8 (461) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Becoming a Sports Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Arbitration, Wealth Management, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Financial Management, Relationship Management, Financial Planning

    ★ 4.7 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing, E-Commerce

    ★ 4.9 (334) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Our Energy Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Oil and Gas, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Petroleum Industry, Social Studies, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Campus BBVA

    The ABC of sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Health Equity, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Finance, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Critical Thinking

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Functional Specification, Process Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Distributed Computing, Case Studies, Digital Assets, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    ★ 4.7 (846) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Small Business Marketing Using Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Online Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement

    ★ 4.6 (276) · Mixed · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • Finance for Everyone: Debt: McMaster University
  • Macroeconomics for Business Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Becoming a Sports Agent: Case Western Reserve University
  • Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google: Google
  • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
  • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA
  • Life Cycle Assessment: University of Michigan

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