• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Public Policy

    Public Policy Courses Online

    Learn public policy for creating and analyzing policies. Understand policy development, implementation, and evaluation processes.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Complete graduate-level learning without committing to a full degree program.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Public Policy Course Catalog

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Regulation, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      727 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Communication Skills for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Public Speaking, Engineering Documentation, Business Communication, Concision, Crisis Management, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Report Writing, Writing, Technical Documentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      875 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Geneva

      Disease Screening in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Prenatal Care, Epidemiology, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Oncology, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      405 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Introduction to Economic Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      367 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Saúde Baseada em Evidências

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Health Care, Health Policy, Research, Health Systems, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Investigation, Research Design, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Multimedia, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Waste Minimization, Public Health, Hospitality, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EIT Digital

      Development of Secure Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Wireless Networks, Threat Modeling, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Supply And Demand, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      430 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Communication, Analysis, Presentations, Social Media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      674 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Public Policy learners also search

    Education
    E-learning
    Educational Technology
    Systems Thinking
    Online Education
    Logic
    Library
    Special Education
    1…333435…206

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

    • Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau: Duke University
    • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System
    • Communication Skills for Engineers: Rice University
    • Disease Screening in Public Health: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Saúde Baseada em Evidências: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health: University of Copenhagen
    • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
    • Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business: Rice University

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Analytics
    • Digital Marketing
    • English Speaking
    • Generative AI (GenAI)
    • Generative AI
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • Project Management
    • Python

    Certificates & Programs

    • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
    • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    • Google IT Support Certificate
    • Google Project Management Certificate
    • Google UX Design Certificate
    • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
    • IBM Data Science Certificate
    • Machine Learning Certificate
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
    • UI / UX Design Certificate

    Industries & Careers

    • Business
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Education & Teaching
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • Healthcare
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Information Technology (IT)
    • Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
    • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Preparing for the PMP Certification
    • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
    • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok