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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Automation, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Electric Power Systems, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Transportation Operations, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Wide Area Networks, File Systems, TCP/IP
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Scalability, Strategic Sourcing, Business Transformation, Process Improvement, Organizational Change, Overcoming Objections, Workflow Management, Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Market Opportunities, Customer Success Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Budgets, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Organizational Skills, Graphic and Visual Design, Brand Awareness, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Security Management, Incident Response, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Multi-Factor Authentication, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Payment Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Threat Detection, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Security Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Incident Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Facebook, Graphic Design, Storytelling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Email Marketing, Marketing Design, Promotional Materials, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Product Promotion, Digital Marketing, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours