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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


  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, Public History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    428 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Ancient History, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, European History, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, Physics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    254 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    274 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Dependency Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

    Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Public Health, Chemistry, Architectural Design, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Materials science, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Age of Jefferson

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Public History, World History, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    461 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    462 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Philosophy of Science

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    257 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Technology, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Health Informatics, Quality Improvement, Media and Communications, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    107 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Statistics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Data Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    396 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Gender Equality

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Health Equity, Sociology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    217 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

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

  • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Sustainable Building: Design and Specification: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia
  • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
  • Philosophy of Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
  • Statistics Foundations: Meta

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