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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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, Language Competency, Oral Expression, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Management, Business Writing, Business, Culture, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing

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    ESCP Business School

    Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Mitigation, Oil and Gas, Environment and Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Economic Development, Environmental Resource Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    University of Florida

    COVID-19 - A clinical update

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Care, Socioeconomics, Mechanical Ventilation, Patient Treatment, Mitigation, Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Assessment

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    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Language Competency, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Windows PowerShell, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment, Load Balancing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health

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    University of Michigan

    Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Medical Emergency, Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Trauma Care, Safety Training, Neurology, Care Management, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Systems Thinking, Neurology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Voxy

    English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Telephone Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Interpersonal Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Risk

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Introduction to Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Digital Assets, Asset Protection, Supply Chain, Data Security, Supply Chain Management, FinTech, Cryptography, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Public Key Infrastructure, Accounting, Security Awareness, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Security Controls, Risk Management, Business

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante: ESCP Business School
  • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health: Imperial College London
  • Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification: University of Michigan
  • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
  • English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate: Voxy
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz

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