Policymaking Courses and Certifications

Understanding economic policymaking

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Analyze economic policies' impact on GDP, inflation, and unemployment. Learn fiscal and monetary tools, debts, deficits, and real-world applications in developed countries.

• Coursera
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Democratic Governance and Policymaking

Explore democratic governance principles and policymaking processes to understand how citizen participation reduces policy gaps and improves public good provision through institutional mechanisms.

• Coursera
• 1 day 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

APS Physics

Science Policy in the 21st Century

Explore the future of science policy with insights from government officials and experts, discussing challenges and opportunities for scientific advancement in the modern era.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

APS Physics

Science Legislative Fellow Advisors for State Legislatures

Insights on science policy fellowships in state legislatures, highlighting their value, benefits, and diverse structures. Explores the role of scientists in policymaking and the rewards of such positions.

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

AGU

Effective Science Communication with Congress Workshop

Learn effective strategies for communicating scientific findings to policymakers, establishing relationships with legislators, and influencing sound policy decisions through expert insights from geoscience and environmental leaders.

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

Becker Friedman Institute University of Chicago

Choosing with Uncertainty - An Extra Slice of the Pie

Explore economic decision-making under uncertainty with Nobel Laureate Lars Hansen, addressing policymaker choices, public confidence in science, and potential overconfidence among economists.

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

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Understanding the Boundaries between Policymaking and HCI

Explores the intersection of HCI research and policymaking, discussing evidence translation, privileged forms of data, and strategies for researchers to effectively communicate findings to policymakers.

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

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Policy 101 - An Introduction to Participating in the Policymaking Process

Learn to engage effectively in policymaking processes, focusing on technology policy. Gain insights into advocacy strategies and understanding legislative procedures for impactful participation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Policymaking for climate action and circular economy

Discover how environmental policies drive climate action and circular economy solutions through real-world case studies and expert insights from industry and government leaders.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science

Public Policy Transformation: AI, Innovation, and Technology

Explore how AI, behavioral insights, and data transform public policy innovation, addressing implementation barriers and enhancing transparency in government decision-making.

• GetSmarter
• 8 weeks, 8 hours a week
• 7th Oct, 2026
• Paid Course

Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local

Explore alliance building in global health using polio eradication as a case study. Learn strategies for political advocacy, policymaking, health communications, and community engagement in disease control programs.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Theories of Public Policy

Explore political, social, and economic contexts shaping policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation through theories, frameworks, and real-world case studies.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Inclusive Growth: Concepts and Indicators

Learn the concepts and dimensions of inclusive growth and how to measure inclusiveness.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

Explore how countries navigate complex international relations, use policy tools, create laws, and cooperate through organizations to manage global economics and security challenges.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Global Affairs Explained: Twenty-First Century Challenges

Explore interconnected global challenges from migration to AI, understanding how policymakers navigate complex twenty-first century issues and their worldwide impacts.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course