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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Neighborhoods

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Social Studies, Economic Development, Political Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Legal Risk, Community Health, Emergency Services, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Target Audience, Facebook, Campaign Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting, Cost Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    437 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Data Quality, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Care, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Research Design, Leadership, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Geospatial Mapping

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    150 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Business, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Policy, Culture Transformation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Health Disparities, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Psychiatric Assessments, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychosocial Assessments, Intercultural Competence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Culture, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Speechwriting

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IE Business School

    Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, Financial Policy, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Payment Systems, Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Demography, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    302 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Child Health, Community Health, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Neurology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    245 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Financial Systems, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Financial Trading, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, International Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    416 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sustainable Neighborhoods: Johns Hopkins University
  • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
  • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University
  • How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign: Coursera
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
  • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera
  • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan

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