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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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    The State University of New York

    Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Empathy

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Impact, Case Studies, Photography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Automate GKE Configurations with Config Sync and Policy Controller

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Negotiation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Medicare, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Health Systems, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Disabilities

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Exploring the Public Cryptocurrency Datasets Available in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Big Data, Data Validation, Query Languages, Data Mining, Business Metrics

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The State University of New York

    Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Patient Communication, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Data Ethics, Machine Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Containerization, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Science and Research, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Public Health, Economics, Supply And Demand, Cost Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
  • Automate GKE Configurations with Config Sync and Policy Controller: Google Cloud
  • Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
  • Exploring the Public Cryptocurrency Datasets Available in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud

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