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.

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
★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Performance Measurement
★ 4.3 (28) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Culture, International Relations, Finance, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, World History, Governance, Public Affairs, Community Development, Data Analysis, Economic Development
★ 4.5 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Public History, Social Justice, Legal Research, European History, Social Sciences, Culture, World History, Research, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Demography, Economics, Political Sciences, Journalism, Media and Communications
★ 5 (26) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Client Services, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Video Editing, Editing, Social Media Content, Style Guides, Sales Presentations, Social Media Strategy, Rapport Building, Data Maintenance, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Customer Retention, File Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Cloud Storage
★ 4.1 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Deployment, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Network Planning And Design, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection
★ 4.9 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Dental Informatics, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Clinical Informatics, Artificial Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Medical Imaging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Radiology
★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Court Systems, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Investigation, Probability & Statistics, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Adjudication, Legal Risk, Laboratory Procedures, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Media Buying, Social Media Content, Performance Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Planning, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Online Advertising
★ 4.9 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Research, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Research Design, Substance Abuse, Infectious Diseases, Quantitative Research, Chronic Diseases, Anthropology
★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export
★ 3.3 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Contingency Planning, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Crisis Management, Forecasting, Resilience, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Risk Analysis, Organizational Change, Proactivity, Culture Transformation, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Dealing With Ambiguity, Action Oriented, Social Determinants Of Health, Strategic Thinking
★ 4.8 (55) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks