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.

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Governance, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Strategy, International Finance, Policy Development, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Organizational Development, Emerging Technologies, Workforce Management, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Building Information Modeling, Automation, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Aptly
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Brand Marketing, Storytelling, Social Media, Performance Measurement, Content Marketing, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Brand Management, Writing
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Mental Health, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Enthusiasm, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Active Listening, Empathy, Business Communication, Professionalism, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Branding, Smart Goals, Proactivity, Growth Mindedness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environment, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, European History, Governance, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months