Using Public Policy for Social Change provides a comprehensive introduction to public policy and its role in addressing societal challenges, with a focus on social inequalities. You’ll explore various areas of policy work, including social welfare, public health, the environment, education, and criminal justice. Learn the fundamentals of public policy design and analysis, and how policymaking functions across all levels of government in democracies worldwide.
The course offers the opportunity to delve into social issues you care about, learn from real-life policymakers and advocates, and strengthen your analytical, critical thinking, and advocacy skills to create positive social change. Using Public Policy for Social Change leads you through each step of the policymaking process and encourages you to see how your talents and passions can play a role in making the world a more equitable place.
Status: Problem Solving
Problem Solving
Status: Social and Human Services
Social and Human Services
Beginner·Course·14 hours
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AM
5.0·Reviewed Jul 23, 2025
Very educational and a great course as an introduction to public policy! I learnt a lot and feel competent to be able to speak about public policy at a high level.
MB
5.0·Reviewed Jan 24, 2024
A definitive course for a strong grip on basics for those who a strong passion for Policy
BH
5.0·Reviewed Jan 8, 2025
It is a great course for social workers with no policy experience or knowledge.
AM
5.0·Reviewed Oct 20, 2024
It's a great start in the direction of public policy!
CG
5.0·Reviewed Nov 22, 2024
Fantastic foundation for pursuing a career in Public Policy. The instructor was top-notch!
SM
4.0·Reviewed Jul 15, 2025
The Public Policy for Social Change course was helpful for me in understanding the policy-making processes and reflecting on my interest and skill areas in the policy-making process. Highly recommend.
J
5.0·Reviewed Mar 28, 2025
This sets the standard of what an online course should entail.
DR
5.0·Reviewed May 13, 2024
Excellent and the best course for Public Policy. Good price too.
SA
5.0·Reviewed Jul 11, 2025
Excellent course to understand the basics of public policy
AH
5.0·Reviewed Aug 29, 2024
Wonderful learning experience for anyone interested in public policy!
DB
5.0·Reviewed Jan 13, 2026
Excellent course! I really enjoyed learning about public policy with the team. I totally recommend this. I'll be looking out for the next one. God bless.
IM
5.0·Reviewed Mar 12, 2024
I would recommend it to everyone, it is very thorough and starts from foundations of Policy analysis to advance.
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Federica Piazzi
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 20, 2023
A very well-structured course featuring really high quality didactic materials. The workload is manageable, and I really appreciated having optional resources and activities so that I could tailor the course to my needs, deciding what to skip and what to focus on. I was able to complete the course in 3 weeks which was very satisfying.
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Hamza Afzal
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 3, 2023
This course has been proved much beneficial for me to learn something new and enhancing my skills. I must say thanks to all of my tutors and the Michigan online for this exciting and informative course.
Thank you very much!
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Christina Grenier
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 22, 2024
Fantastic foundation for pursuing a career in Public Policy. The instructor was top-notch!
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Jeressa Jeremy
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 29, 2025
This sets the standard of what an online course should entail.
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Tammy Tote
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 7, 2024
This is best one. Policy maker should Learn
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Neha Nazneen
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 30, 2025
It was an enriching experience as I was fortunate to be a part of this course and such a relevant topic. Hands down, the professor and different faculty members and guests were amazing. Learned and looking forward to such courses by The University of Michigan!
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Moriah Meeks
5.0
·Reviewed May 16, 2024
I really enjoyed taking this course. The work was not too overwhelming and allowed me to go at my own pace. I also found myself really engaged with the content. This is a great course for anyone looking to get an introduction to public policy.
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Stephan S.
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 11, 2024
A thorough and well-explained course on the basics of public policy and policy analysis. It's a great course for anyone who is interested in learning about and exploring public policy for the first time.
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Angela Monteagle
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 24, 2025
Very educational and a great course as an introduction to public policy! I learnt a lot and feel competent to be able to speak about public policy at a high level.
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Daisy Barro
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 13, 2026
Excellent course! I really enjoyed learning about public policy with the team. I totally recommend this. I'll be looking out for the next one. God bless.
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Inzamam mirwani
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 13, 2024
I would recommend it to everyone, it is very thorough and starts from foundations of Policy analysis to advance.
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Hendra Irawan
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 21, 2024
Modul yang sangat menarik dan menambah ilmu tentang public administration & public policy
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Mirza Asfandiyar Baig
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 25, 2024
A definitive course for a strong grip on basics for those who a strong passion for Policy
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Brittany Harris
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 8, 2025
It is a great course for social workers with no policy experience or knowledge.
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Charif Messary
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 25, 2024
Excellent content and contributors.
This course has exceeded my expectations.
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Anne Hamaty
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 29, 2024
Wonderful learning experience for anyone interested in public policy!
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Debasish Roy
5.0
·Reviewed May 13, 2024
Excellent and the best course for Public Policy. Good price too.
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Shabbir Ahmad
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 11, 2025
Excellent course to understand the basics of public policy
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Arun Mascarenhas
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 20, 2024
It's a great start in the direction of public policy!
