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: Model Evaluation, Big Data, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Data Access, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Data Management, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Color Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Mapping, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Network Analysis, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Marketing, Order Processing, Product Marketing, Selling Techniques, Sales, Payment Processing, Payment Systems, Shipping and Receiving, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication
★ 5 (12) · 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

Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Social Impact, Public Affairs, Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Digital Content, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Optimization, Growth Strategies, Performance Analysis, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Project Finance, Project Management, Environment, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intercompany Accounting, Technical Accounting, Risk Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Corporate Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Financial Controls
★ 4.7 (20) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Relationship Management, Stress Management, Workforce Development, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Relationship Building, Human Resource Policies, Employee Training, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months