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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Scalability, Strategic Sourcing, Business Transformation, Process Improvement, Organizational Change, Overcoming Objections, Workflow Management, Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Market Opportunities, Customer Success Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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: 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: Facebook, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Payment Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Fundraising, Brand Awareness, Promotional Materials, Content Creation, Social Impact, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Sustainable Business, Social Justice, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Email Marketing, Marketing Design, Promotional Materials, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Product Promotion, Digital Marketing, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Target Audience, Facebook, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Budgets
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Web Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Solution Design, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Solution Architecture, Systems Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Disaster Recovery, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks