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: Target Audience, Crisis Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Communication, Trustworthiness, Branding, Public Speaking, Brand Management, Storytelling, Professional Development, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media, Technology Strategies, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Special Competitive Studies Project
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Regulatory Affairs, Electrical Power, Economics, Public Safety and National Security, Emerging Technologies, General Finance, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Forecasting, Model Optimization, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, IT Automation, Event Monitoring, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Team Management, Group Policy, Azure Active Directory, User Accounts, User Provisioning, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Product Lifecycle Management, Windows PowerShell, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Threat Management, Compliance Auditing, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Records Management, Litigation Support, Data Management, Infrastructure Security, Document Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cyber Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Threat Detection, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Disaster Recovery, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Public Cloud, Information Assurance, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Stormwater Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Hydrology, Sanitation, Public Works, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Content Scheduling, Social Media Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Digital Marketing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Content Marketing, Customer Insights, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks