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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Family Support, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Nutrition Education, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention
★ 4.7 (33) · 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
★ 4.6 (53) · 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
★ 4.1 (36) · 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
★ 4.7 (262) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Security, AI Integrations, Threat Modeling, Context Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Security Engineering, Context Management, Interoperability, Agentic systems, Generative AI
★ 4.5 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
★ 4.7 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
★ 4.9 (63) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, World History, International Relations, Environmental Issue, European History, Social Sciences, Governance, Demography, Sociology, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Economic Development, Economics, Case Studies
★ 4.6 (135) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Driving engagement, Stress Management
★ 4.9 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Process Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health, Data Collection, Capital Expenditure, Research, Case Studies
★ 4.8 (680) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Materials science, Quantum computing, Biology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Neurology, Cell Biology
★ 4.4 (168) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Diversity Awareness, Dignity in Care, Cultural Diversity, Patient Education and Support, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks