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: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Clinical Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Policy, Looker (Software), Predictive Analytics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Literacy, Health Technology, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 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

École normale supérieure
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Economic Development, Project Finance, Sustainable Business, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Accounting, Governance, Environmental Regulations
★ 4.9 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Visual Storytelling, Market Data, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Mapping
★ 4 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Diplomacy
★ 4.6 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health Equity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance Abuse, Research
★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Target Audience, Presentations, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creativity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Empower School of Health
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Care, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Digital Transformation, Electronic Medical Record, Health Policy, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.2 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Network Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Storage, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Security, Information Privacy, Anomaly Detection, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis
★ 4.7 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Parent Communication, Formal Learning, Program Evaluation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Learning Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development
★ 4.5 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Facility Operations, Events and Conferences, Driving engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Relationship Management, Data Management, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement, Operations Management, Promotional Strategies, Risk Management, Workforce Development, Analysis, Business Strategy, Insurance Policies, Advertising
★ 4.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months