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.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Pollution Prevention, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, General Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Culture, Education and Training, Social Impact, Psychology, Interactive Learning, Storytelling, Journalism, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Public Cloud, Cloud Standards, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Threat Modeling, UI/UX Strategy, Application Security, Human Factors, Authentications, UI/UX Research, Human Centered Design, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), User Story, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Safety Standards, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Financial Auditing, Excel Formulas, Version Control, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Change Control, Audit Planning, Financial Data, Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Case Studies, Performance Analysis, Technical Documentation, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Development, Sales Enablement, Inside Sales, Salesforce, Sales Operations, Sales Prospecting, Lead Generation, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Software, Productivity Software, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Demand Generation, LinkedIn, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, IT Automation, Computer Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Based Integration, Software-Defined Networking, Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Wide Area Networks
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Rapport Building, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Professionalism, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Billing, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Operating Cost, Cloud Management, Cost Control, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Billing & Invoicing, Public Cloud, Spreadsheet Software, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Import/Export, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Query Languages, Microservices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Public Cloud
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Data Integration, Tableau Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months