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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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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

    4.7
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Surveys

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Legal Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    340 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Medical Science and Research, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Data Collection, Personal Development, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Presentations, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Composure, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Driving engagement, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Nutrition and Diet

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Care, Care Management, Public Health, Stakeholder Management, Health Policy, Stakeholder Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Performance Measurement

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Community Health, Family Law, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Certificado en Gestión y Políticas en Salud Pública

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Biostatistics, Social Determinants Of Health, Gerontology, Cloud Security, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Promotion, Assertiveness, Occupational Health, Digital Transformation, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Environment Health And Safety, Health Systems

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    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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

  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
  • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About: Johns Hopkins University
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
  • Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Population Health: Governance: Universiteit Leiden
  • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan

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