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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Research Design, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Risk Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Trials
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Koç University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education and Support, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Patient Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Stress Management, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Health, Survey Creation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Diversity Awareness, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Development, Social Sciences, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Financial Regulations, International Finance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Finance, Interoperability, Design Strategies, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Thinking, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Research, Advocacy, Public Affairs, Case Studies, Performing Arts, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Medical Support, Food Safety and Sanitation, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Sterilization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Decision Intelligence, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Socioeconomics, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Assurance, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Governance, Accountability, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks