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 London
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Public Speaking, Executive Presence, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Economic Development, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Economics, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Critical Care, Intensive Care Medicine, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, Epidemiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Preventative Care, Health Technology, Surgery, Immunology, Health Policy, Pharmacotherapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Intercultural Competence, Psychiatric Assessments, Diversity Awareness, Patient Communication, Health Equity, Care Coordination, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Team Collaboration, Health Policy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Dashboard, Variance Analysis, Resource Utilization, Financial Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Performance Reporting, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Cost Management, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Informatics, Big Data, Data Science, Biostatistics, Data Integration, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Cell Biology
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environmental Resource Management, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications, User Accounts
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Systems, Social Impact, R (Software), Data Analysis, Data Literacy, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, AI Integrations, Design Strategies, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Organizing, Litigation and Civil Justice, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks