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.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Public Works, Land Development, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Operational Analysis, Cost Management, Sustainable Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Project Finance, Spatial Analysis, Transportation Operations, Finance, Demography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Quality, Hazard Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Microbiology, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Philanthropy, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Organizational Change, Enterprise Modeling, Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economics, Leadership Studies, Professional Networking, Public Policies, Human Resources
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Grant Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Web Presence, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Prospecting and Qualification
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, World History, Social Studies, Public Policies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, European History, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Health Policy, Research, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Intercultural Competence, Environment and Resource Management, Anthropology, Economic Development, Petroleum Industry, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Public Policies, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Building Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Digital Transformation, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Hospitality, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Guest Relations, Digital Marketing Tools, Hotels and Accommodations, Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Instagram, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, User Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Branding, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Public History, Demography, Social Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours