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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Public History, Liberal Arts, Journalism, Storytelling

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    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

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

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    Imperial College London

    Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Health Technology, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Solutions, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    What is Climate Change?

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Political Sciences, Environmental Science

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    Sciences Po

    Données et Gouvernance Urbaine

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Governance, Social Sciences, Data Security, Governance, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Political Sciences, Community Development, Economics, Information Privacy, Policy Analysis

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Personal Care, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Analysis Software, Health Policy, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Integration, Statistical Inference

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Technical Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Aesthetics

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Football: More than a Game

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Finance, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Governance, Community Development, Data Analysis

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    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Servers, Computer Security, System Configuration, Encryption

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    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions : Imperial College London
  • What is Climate Change?: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Données et Gouvernance Urbaine: Sciences Po
  • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
  • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Football: More than a Game: The University of Edinburgh

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