• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • 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
      G

      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Load Balancing, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Virtual Machines, Terraform, Microservices, Public Cloud

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      K

      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Mobilité et urbanisme

      Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Demography, Spatial Analysis, Civil Engineering, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Public Policies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      119 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Sustainable Consumption and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Health Assessment, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Medicaid, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Medicare, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Private Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      150 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Small Business Marketing Using Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Marketing, Scheduling, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      255 reviews

      Mixed · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      L

      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Food Safety and Sanitation, Endocrinology, Biochemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      126 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Michigan

      Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Community Health, Self-Awareness, Culture, Health Promotion, Productivity, Public Health, Health Care, Health Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      56 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…899091…206

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

    • Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Français: Google Cloud
    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • Mobilité et urbanisme: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
    • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera Project Network
    • Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Small Business Marketing Using Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    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)
    • 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
    • Share your Coursera learning story

    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