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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Interviewing Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Cloud Applications, Wide Area Networks
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Case Studies, Cash Flows, Big Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Market Share, Database Software, E-Commerce
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative Model Architectures, Cloud Security, Data Ethics, Tensorflow, Information Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Semantic Web, AI Product Strategy, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Management, Middleware, DevOps
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Windows Servers, User Accounts, User Provisioning, System Configuration, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Environment and Resource Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Investments, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Google Gemini, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Analytics, Electrical Systems, Data Analysis, Capacity Management, 3D Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Sustainable Technologies, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Facility Management, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Vibrations, Emergency Response, Continuous Monitoring, Public Safety and National Security, Disaster Recovery, Environmental Monitoring, Hazard Analysis, Security Awareness, Education and Training, Risk Control, Community Development, Coordination, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

PepsiCo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Water Quality, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Public Works, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Civil Engineering, Environmental Laws, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months