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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Social Media Content, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Content Marketing, Resource Utilization, Content Management
★ 4.2 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Intercompany Accounting, Accounting Systems, Inventory Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Consolidation, Invoicing, International Finance, Performance Analysis, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Content Scheduling, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Strategic Partnership, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Content Management, Community Development, Content Creation, Calendar Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Persona Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Target Audience, Customer Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Social Media Analytics, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing, Driving engagement, Professional Networking, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Transformation, Target Market, Target Audience, Community Development, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Content Management Systems, Auditing, Performance Reporting, Data-Driven Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Data Storytelling, Bookkeeping, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Performance Reporting, Dashboard, Auditing, Ledgers (Accounting), Management Reporting, Process Improvement, Financial Data, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Business Process Management, Process Analysis, Internal Controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Social Impact, Behavioral Health, Web Content, Digital Analysis, Program Evaluation, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Public Health, Survey Creation, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Dignity in Care, Health Systems, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Family Support, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Facebook, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Analysis, Social Media Content, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Optimization, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Content Strategy, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Malware Protection, Public Safety and National Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months