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.

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Driving engagement, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Public Policies, Policy Development, Social Sciences
★ 4.6 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Tax Planning, Policy Analysis, Income Tax
★ 4.6 (136) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Management, Business Planning, Marketing, Business Management, Administration, Financial Management, Public Relations, Governance, Organizational Structure, Strategic Marketing, Finance, Economics
★ 4.8 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling
★ 4.7 (108) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Supply And Demand, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Policy Analysis, Fiscal Management, Socioeconomics, Estimation, Tax, Behavioral Economics, Accounting, Market Dynamics, Financial Systems, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking
★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Writing, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Interpersonal Communications
★ 2.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Consumer Behaviour, Internal Communications, Marketing and Public Relations, Performance Measurement, Target Audience
★ 4.9 (165) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Land Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Economic Development, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Business Modeling
★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flow Forecasting, Month End Closing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Payroll Tax, Financial Statements, Process Analysis, Audit Working Papers, Accounting, Accounting Software, Reconciliation, Invoicing, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Payroll Processing, Internal Auditing, Variance Analysis
★ 2.7 (16) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Organizational Structure, Health Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Payment Systems, Home Health Care, Medicare, Organizational Effectiveness, Health Policy, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Hospital Medicine
★ 4.7 (215) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Rmarkdown, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Validation, Query Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Ggplot2, R (Software), Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Database Management, Case Studies
★ 4.9 (2.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Economics
★ 4.8 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months