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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 Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Governance

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Identity and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, World History, Economics

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Risk Management, Sanitation, Hazard Analysis, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Epidemiology, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

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

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Data for Effective Policy Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Policy Analysis, Data Quality, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Research, Statistical Analysis, Research Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Democratic Governance and Policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Community Development, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Discussion Facilitation, Economics, Coordination, Sociology

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI in Government

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, AI Security, Public Policies, Public Cloud, Data Ethics, Technology Strategies, Predictive Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Urbanization and Development: Practice, Theory, and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, International Relations, Governance, Innovation, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    International Organizations and Policy Regimes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Policy, Financial Systems, Labor Relations, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Social Justice, Policy Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Labor Law, Risk Management, Land Management, Mitigation, Occupational Safety And Health, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
  • Identity and Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data for Effective Policy Making: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Democratic Governance and Policymaking: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • AI in Government: AI CERTs
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • Urbanization and Development: Practice, Theory, and Policy : O.P. Jindal Global University

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