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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 Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Failure Analysis, World History, Public History

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    438 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fudan University

    全球卫生导论

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Nutrition and Diet, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Nutrition Education, Emergency Response, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Primary Care, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Health Policy, Childbirth, Environmental Science

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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Content Development and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Content Strategy, Content Scheduling, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Tax Planning, Policy Analysis, Income Tax

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Clinical Monitoring, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Communication Disorders, Infectious Diseases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    633 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Driving engagement, Stress Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    280 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Model Optimization, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Data Collection, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    University of Geneva

    Migration, Health and Equity in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Health Care, Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Immigration Law, Cultural Responsiveness, Demography, Cultural Sensitivity, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Student Engagement, Human Development, Advocacy, Interactive Learning, Student-Centred Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Policies

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Business Analysis Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, User Requirements Documents, Business Process, Business Process Modeling, Data Visualization, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Solution Delivery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Authentications, Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Personal Attributes, Technical Documentation, Layout Design, Graphical Tools, Design Software, Scripting, Prompt Engineering Tools, Design Elements And Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
  • 全球卫生导论: Fudan University
  • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing: Tel Aviv University
  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
  • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Migration, Health and Equity in Europe: University of Geneva
  • Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Business Analysis Process: Tableau Learning Partner

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