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.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Digital Analysis, Program Evaluation, Driving engagement, Digital Communications, Public Health, Behavioral Economics, Persuasive Communication, Survey Creation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Facebook, Content Scheduling, Target Market, Social Media Marketing, Customer Insights, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Management, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Content Marketing, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Management Reporting, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Budgeting, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Power BI, Data Synthesis, Decision Intelligence, Generative AI, Tableau Software, Applied Machine Learning, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Analysis, Automation, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentations, Value Propositions, Closing (Sales), General Sales Practices, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Process, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Governance, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Tactfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Overcoming Objections, Drive Engagement, Presentations, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Community Outreach, Climate Change Programs, Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Creativity, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Managed Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Store, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Web Applications, Mobile Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Geospatial Information and Technology, Public History, Geographic Information Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Data Mapping, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Storytelling, World History, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Accounting Software, Inventory Management, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Payment Processing, Project Accounting, Invoicing, Payroll Processing, Vendor Management, Accounting, Cloud Security, Data Security, Order Processing, Purchasing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Development and Management, Calendar Management, Scheduling, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Feasibility Studies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Investment Management, Decision Making, Climate Change Adaptation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Prioritization, Financial Analysis, Public Policies
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks