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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music History, Social Justice, Advocacy, Art History, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Culture, Public History, World History, Liberal Arts, Music, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Long Term Care, Risk Management Framework, Asset Protection, Wealth Management, Disabilities, Financial Planning, Health Policy, Case Studies, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Digital Assets, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, User Accounts, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, User Provisioning, Network Performance Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux, Group Policy, Server Administration, Servers, Network Administration, Network Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Responsible AI, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Appetite, Continuous Monitoring, Real Time Data, Correlation Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Data Science, R Programming, Statistical Methods, General Science and Research, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Informed Consent, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms, Big Data
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Community Health, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Network Security, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Content Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks