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.

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Computing Architecture, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Maintenance, Tableau Software, Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Databases, Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Database Management Systems, Spreadsheet Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Traffic Flow Optimization, Policy Analysis, Public Works, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Environment, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, Policy Development, European History
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Managed Care, Governance, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Economics
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Political Sciences, World History, Public History, Curriculum Development, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Tax, Financial Regulations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Bank Regulations, Banking, Budgeting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Organizational Change, Workforce Development, General Construction and Construction Labor, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Liberal Arts, Personal Development, Psychology, Human Development, Research, Cultural Diversity, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Ancient History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Evaluation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Systems, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Billing Systems, Clinical Research, Program Evaluation, Medical Billing, Estimation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Data Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Governance, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Medical Emergency, Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Trauma Care, Safety Training, Neurology, Care Management, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Care Procedure and Regulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks