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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Automation, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Electric Power Systems, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Transportation Operations, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Wide Area Networks, File Systems, TCP/IP
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Billing, Billing Systems, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Payment Processing, Payment Systems, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Threat Modeling, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design, Application Security, Authentications, Human Centered Design, Security Strategy, Usability Testing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Safety Standards, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Public Cloud
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Budgets, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Organizational Skills, Graphic and Visual Design, Brand Awareness, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Facebook, Animations, Storytelling, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Threat Detection, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Security Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Incident Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Facebook, Graphic Design, Storytelling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours