Public policy courses can help you learn policy analysis, program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and the legislative process. You can build skills in data interpretation, strategic planning, and effective communication with diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis, policy simulation models, and frameworks for assessing social impact, all of that support crafting informed and effective public policies.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Legal Risk, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Ethics, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Governance, Security Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Generative AI, Education and Training, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Risk Management, Project Design, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Financial Analysis, Fiscal Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Requirements, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Health Promotion, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Education, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Public Affairs, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Collaboration, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Performance Metric
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Environment, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Pollution Prevention, Risk Control, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Legal Research, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Corporate Sustainability, Community Development, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Cultural Responsiveness, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Safety And Health, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The George Washington University
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Patient Education And Counseling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months