Policy Design Courses and Certifications

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Policy Design in Long-Run Welfare Dynamics

Explore how policy decisions impact long-term societal welfare through computational modeling and AI-driven analysis of dynamic systems and outcomes.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

London School of Economics and Political Science

Public Policy Strategy: From Design to Evaluation Programme

Master evidence-based policy design, evaluation, and communication using algorithmic tools and behavioral frameworks to drive effective public policy change.

• GetSmarter
• 20 weeks, 8 hours a week
• 20th May, 2026
• Paid Course

University of Lausanne

HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

Explore urban health system design, policies, and governance for prevention and resilience. Learn to create scenarios and conduct health impact assessments for urban environments.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Carbon Taxation

1 review

Explore carbon taxation's market dynamics, policy design options, and terminology. Learn to reduce emissions, mitigate effects, and utilize revenues in this comprehensive introduction.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Data, Economics, and Design of Policy: Public Policy

Gain insights into evaluating policy effectiveness using data and evidence, preparing for career advancement or accelerated graduate studies at MIT or other universities.

• MITx Online
• 48 weeks, 12-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Data, Economics, and Design of Policy: International Development

Explore the economic and political dimensions of global poverty through data-driven approaches, preparing for career advancement or accelerated graduate studies at MIT.

• MITx Online
• 48 weeks, 12-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Using Public Policy for Social Change

180 ratings at Coursera

Explore public policy's role in addressing societal challenges, focusing on social inequalities. Learn policy design, analysis, and advocacy skills to create positive change across various sectors.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Climate-Neutral World: Theory, Applications and Taking Action

Comprehensive program on climate change mitigation strategies, offering insights into emission reduction technologies, analysis tools, and action planning for achieving climate neutrality across various sectors.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $676.00
• 4 courses

Energy Efficiency - Integrative Design, Barriers, and Policy Solutions for Decarbonization

Explore energy efficiency fundamentals, integrative design approaches, policy barriers, and decarbonization strategies with Stanford's comprehensive lecture series.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Macroeconomics of Climate: Mitigation Strategies

16 ratings at edX

Learn about comprehensive strategies for designing mitigation policies, how to analyze the impact of such policies, and considerations for scaling up carbon pricing.

• edX
• 1 week, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Online Learning Campus - World Bank Group

Land Pooling / Land Readjustment: An Alternative to Compulsory Land Acquisition

5 ratings at edX

Explore land readjustment as an alternative to compulsory acquisition for urban development. Learn its history, applications, policy goals, implementation strategies, and key takeaways for effective urban planning.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AI Policy Essentials

Discover how to design and implement AI-enabled policies for strategic leadership in governance, risk management, and cross-border collaboration with ethical frameworks.

• Coursera
• 2 days 20 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Container and Kubernetes Security Policy Design - 10 Critical Best Practices

Explore 10 crucial best practices for designing robust security policies in container and Kubernetes environments, enhancing protection and mitigating risks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

The Distributive Effects of Risk Prediction in Environmental Compliance - Algorithmic Design, Environmental Justice, and Public Policy

Explore the impact of risk prediction algorithms on environmental compliance, justice, and policy. Uncover the distributive effects and implications for algorithmic design in environmental regulation.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GERAD Research Center

Policy Revision Dynamics and Algorithm Design in Stochastic and Mean-Field Games

Explore policy dynamics and algorithm design in stochastic and mean-field games, focusing on decentralized learning algorithms for multi-agent systems and near-equilibrium convergence.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video