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Public Policy

5 Pathways • 28 Skills

Public policy skills are the tools and knowledge used to analyze, create, and implement strategies that address societal issues. The purpose of this skill set is to effectively solve problems at local, national, or global levels through informed decision-making. It's important because well-crafted policies can improve lives, shape societies, and maintain order, reflecting the values and needs of the population.

Problem definition

"Pinpointing Policy Puzzles"

Criteria development

"Crafting Policy's Yardstick"

Identifying alternatives

"Options Unveiled, Decisions Empowered."

Forecasting outcomes

"Predicting Policy's Crystal Ball"

Cost-benefit analysis

"Numbers That Navigate Policy"

Decision making

"Choose Wisely, Impact Widely."