AU公共事务学院的公共政策分析证书使学生对有效政策分析的关键工具有基本的了解，包括正式计划评估，收益成本分析和多元回归。该计划将基本的行政职能知识与进行实际研究所需的技能相结合，包括评估政府干预的必要性以及如何代表整个公众进行研究。公共事务学院的毕业证书是职业成就的象征，被政府和企业雇主以及非营利组织和国际组织广泛认可。每年春季，夏季和秋季都提供课程。该证书课程要求18个小时的批准的研究生水平课程工作。
The certificate in Public Policy Analysis from AU's School of Public Affairs provides students with a fundamental understanding of critical tools for effective policy analysis, including formal program evaluation, benefit-cost analysis, and multivariate regression. The program combines knowledge of essential administrative functions with the skills necessary to conduct actual studies, including assessment of the need for government intervention and how to conduct research on behalf of the public at large. A graduate certificate from the School of Public Affairs is a symbol of professional achievement widely recognized by government and corporate employers, as well as nonprofit agencies and international organizations. Classes are offered every spring, summer, and fall. This certificate program requires 18 hours of approved graduate-level course work.