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
Status: PreviewUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community and Social Work, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Persuasive Communication, Problem Solving
Status: PreviewO.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Programming, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Statistical Software, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Science and Research, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Ggplot2
Status: PreviewO.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Case Studies, Political Sciences
Status: PreviewTata Institute of Social Sciences
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Affairs, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Community Development, Social Work, Diversity and Inclusion, Lobbying, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Benefits Administration, Economic Development
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Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Generative AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Requirements, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Decision Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Technology Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Leadership and Management, Risk Management
O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Environmental Laws, Social Sciences, Research Reports, Social Determinants Of Health, Matplotlib, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Diplomacy, International Relations, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation
Status: Free TrialO.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies
Status: Free TrialIE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Development, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Growth Strategies
Status: PreviewO.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Health Policy, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Agentic systems, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Human Services, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Storytelling
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology, Case Studies
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public policy courses
- Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
- Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
- Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis: University of Michigan
- Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
- Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
- Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation: University of Michigan
- M.A. Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
- Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
- Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
