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: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Discussion Facilitation, Journalism, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tufts University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Food and Beverage, Health Education
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Networking, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy, OSI Models
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Case Law, Information Privacy, Court Systems, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Ancient History, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Gerontology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Health Systems, Health Care, Behavioral Health, Health Education
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Digital Assets, Asset Protection, Supply Chain, Data Security, Supply Chain Management, FinTech, Cryptography, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Public Key Infrastructure, Accounting, Security Awareness, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Security Controls, Risk Management, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Information Privacy, User Accounts, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Laboratory Research, Informed Consent, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, General Science and Research, Community Health, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Public Health, Data Management, Health Education
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption, Hardening
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months