Public Policy Courses and Certifications

Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore how technology and policy intersect with social equity, examining biases in AI, climate change impacts, and community concerns. Learn to build and govern technology more equitably.

• Coursera
• 1 day 14 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

11 ratings at Coursera

Develop data visualization skills using R and ggplot2 for public sector analysis. Learn to create informative charts, explore distributions, and apply best practices in data presentation for public administration.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Innovation Systems for Science, Technology, Energy, Manufacturing, and Health (Spring 2017)

4 reviews

This course focuses on science and technology innovation system, including case studies on energy, computing, advanced manufacturing, and health sectors, with an emphasis on public policy and the federal government's role in that system.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 31 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

London School of Economics and Political Science

Economics for Public Policy

Master economic frameworks and theories to design and analyze effective public policies, from market intervention to economic growth strategies.

• GetSmarter
• 8 weeks, 7 hours a week
• 3rd Jun, 2026
• Paid Course

Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

274 ratings at Coursera

Explore drug use, policy, and health impacts through a multidisciplinary lens. Examine international frameworks, public health approaches, and reform movements. Gain insights from experts and people with lived experiences.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

185 ratings at Coursera

Explore urban planning, governance, and regeneration through global case studies and expert insights, focusing on innovative approaches to address complex challenges in large urban systems.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

48 ratings at Coursera

Enhance scientific knowledge and skills for water cooperation and diplomacy. Learn about conflicts, legal frameworks, and information's role in shared water management. Connect with global professionals.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Electric Cars: Policy

15 ratings at edX

Learn about the role of public policy in steering technological innovation and infrastructural change toward zero-emission mobility.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Energy Decisions, Markets, and Policies

2 reviews

This course examines the choices and constraints regarding sources and uses of energy by households, firms, and governments through a number of frameworks to describe and explain behavior at various levels of aggregation.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Infrastructure Development, PPPs and Regulation

A unique MOOC about PPPs in the infrastructure sector using case studies to provide real world context to learners.

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

Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)

The Art and Science of Economic Policy

121 ratings at Coursera

Explore economic policymaking's impact on daily life and citizen involvement. Learn from experts about government roles, policy processes, and implementation challenges. Gain insights for students, civil servants, and professionals.

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

Data for Effective Policy Making

44 ratings at edX

This course will help you take control of data and familiarize yourself with the tools to use it in the planning, management, and evaluation of public policies.

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

Arctic Security Fundamentals

1 review

This course explores the present-day security situation of the Arctic through a focus on the key stakeholders responsible for diplomacy and defense.

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

Public Debt, Investment, and Growth: The DIG and DIGNAR Models

1 review

Explore macroeconomic models for policy analysis, focusing on public investment, debt sustainability, and growth in developing economies.

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

Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

57 ratings at Coursera

Explore strategies for effective civil society engagement in development, covering multi-stakeholder dialogue, CSO effectiveness, cooperation with donors, and enabling legal environments.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course