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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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Laws, Accountability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Accounting, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Technical Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Oral Expression, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Presentations, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Speaking

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Policy, Leadership, Risk Analysis, Driving engagement, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Explorando la Energía Sustentable

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Physics, Electrical Power, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    730 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    La Disrupción del Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Internet Of Things, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Financial Inclusion, Legal Technology, Payment Systems, Governance, Investments, Digital Assets, Digital Transformation, Distributed Computing, Cyber Governance, Cryptography, Financial Services, Public Administration, Organizational Structure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Physiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Positivity, Health Care, Instrumental Music, Cultural Diversity, Culture, World Music

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Socioeconomics, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pollution Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Art History, Environmental Monitoring

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Estrategias de Redes Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Development and Management, LinkedIn, Marketing Budgets, Facebook, Advertising, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Professional Networking, Online Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    890 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Social Studies, Appeals, Civil Law, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare : Imperial College London
  • Explorando la Energía Sustentable: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • La Disrupción del Blockchain: Universidad Austral
  • Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit: University of New Mexico
  • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Estrategias de Redes Sociales: Universidad Austral

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