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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Human Factors in AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Decision Intelligence, Information Privacy, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CertNexus

    Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Employee Training, Change Management, Employee Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    243 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Medicare, Care Management, Medicaid, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Introduction to Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Urology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Cell Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    550 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Personal Injury Law, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Resource Allocation, Compensation Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    577 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

    Skills you'll gain: Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Writing, Diplomacy, Econometrics, Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    668 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Digital Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Market Research, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    295 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pain Management, Neurology, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Pharmacology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    323 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Case Report Forms, Clinical Trials, Data Maintenance, Clinical Monitoring, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Clinical Research, Microsoft Excel, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Security, Treatment Planning, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Human Factors in AI: Duke University
  • Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization: CertNexus
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine
  • Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System: University of Houston
  • Introduction to Reproduction: Northwestern University
  • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University
  • Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Analíticas de Marketing Digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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