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 Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Web Content, Relationship Building, Content Management, System Configuration, Information Privacy, General Networking, Planning, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Environmental Issue, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economics, Public Policies, Qualitative Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication, Public Relations, Leadership, Media Relations, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Crisis Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Literacy, Data Integrity, Case Studies, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Data Ethics, Ggplot2, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Database Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Data Mapping, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Storytelling, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Process Design, Data Storage, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Communication, Virtual Teams, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Team Oriented, Customer experience improvement, Self Service Technologies, Automation, Business Process Automation, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Network Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Data Security, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Mobile Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Planning, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems, Transportation Operations, Building Information Modeling, Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Contract Management, Quality Assurance, Planning, Emerging Technologies, Safety Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months