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.

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Review
★ 4.4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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
★ 4.1 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Program Standards, Revenue Management, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing, Tax Compliance
★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, GIS Software, Case Studies, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Process Modeling, Systems Thinking, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Health Informatics, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Incident Response, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Informed Consent
★ 4.1 (8) · Intermediate · 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
★ 4.9 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, IT Automation, Data Security, Security Awareness, Scripting, Network Analysis, Open Source Technology, Information Privacy
★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Product Management, Business
★ 4.5 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, R (Software), Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.6 (29) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Responsible AI, digital literacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Billing, Health Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Care Coordination, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Telehealth
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks