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: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, IT Automation, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Public Cloud, Wide Area Networks, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, PIC Microcontrollers, Cybersecurity, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Safety and Security, Cloud Services, Software Development, Power Electronics, Microarchitecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Restful API, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Storage vMotion, vCenter Server, VMware ESX Servers, VMware vSAN, Data Migration, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Cloud Hosting, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Management, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Solutions, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Media and Communications, Safety and Security, Cyber Governance, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Computer Interaction, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Competitive Intelligence, Innovation, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Validation, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Google Analytics
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Information Privacy, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Land Development, Environment, Environmental Policy, Disaster Recovery, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Private Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Health Informatics, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Analytics, Health Systems, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Decision Support Systems, Program Evaluation, Health Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Patient Advocacy, Community Organizing, digital literacy, Social Justice, Health Equity, Case Studies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Determinants Of Health, Digital Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Safety and Security, Healthcare Ethics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Group Policy, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Target Market, User Research, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Email Marketing, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Product Improvement, Search Engine Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months