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Using Public Policy for Social Change
Discover effective methods for examining societal challenges and implementing policy solutions that drive meaningful social transformation and progress.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Beginner
Skill Level
13 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to public policy and its role in addressing societal challenges, with a focus on social inequalities. Students will explore various areas of policy work, including social welfare, public health, the environment, education, and criminal justice. The course covers the fundamentals of public policy design and analysis, and how policymaking functions across all levels of government in democracies worldwide. Participants will learn each step of the policymaking process, from issue framing and agenda setting to policy implementation and evaluation. Through real-life examples, case studies, and interactive assignments, students will develop skills in policy analysis, advocacy, and critical thinking to create positive social change.
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What you'll learn
Identify and define each step of the public policy-making cycle
Analyze social issues from a policy perspective
Understand how advocacy work plays a part in policy-making
Learn the basics of policy design and prospective policy analysis
Develop skills in crafting policy opinions and justifications
Understand the importance of equity in public policy
Explore different types of program evaluation for assessing policy implementation and impact
Gain practical experience in developing advocacy strategies for policy issues
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
340 Minutes PreRecorded video
13 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to public policy and its role in addressing societal challenges, with a particular focus on social inequalities. Led by Professor Paula Lantz from the University of Michigan, the curriculum covers the entire policymaking cycle, from issue framing and agenda setting to policy implementation and evaluation. Students will explore various areas of policy work, including social welfare, public health, the environment, education, and criminal justice. The course emphasizes practical skills development, including policy analysis, advocacy strategies, and critical thinking. Through a combination of lectures, real-life examples, case studies, and interactive assignments, participants will learn how to identify social issues, design effective policies, and evaluate their impact. The course also addresses the importance of equity in policymaking and provides tools for analyzing policies through an equity lens.
What is Public Policy and What is it Good For?
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Issue Framing and Agenda Setting
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Public Policy Design—What Should We Do?
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Policy Implementation and Evaluation – Did it Work?
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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