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.

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Economics, Case Studies, Vulnerability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Enablement, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI literacy, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Productivity Software, Accountability, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Gemini, AI Security, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Cloud Infrastructure, AI literacy, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Business Solutions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Social Impact, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Facebook, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Animations, Shared Media, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Publishing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing Tools, Case Studies, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Performance Analysis, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Business Analytics, Storytelling, Data Collection, Communication, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Asset Protection, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Creativity, Lawsuits, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Emerging Technologies, Contract Management, Appeals, Music
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Audit Planning, Technology Strategies, Auditing, Disaster Recovery, Contingency Planning, Information Technology, Business Risk Management, Network Planning And Design, Internal Auditing, Organizational Effectiveness, Incident Response, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Authorization (Computing), Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Governance, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Governance, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Computer Literacy, Gmail, digital literacy, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Personal Development, Photography, Information Privacy, Communication, System Configuration, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks