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.

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Web Language, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Visual Impairment Education, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Educational Materials, Education and Training, Diversity Awareness, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Visual Storytelling, Animations, Graphical Tools, Content Creation, Facebook, Digital Design, Marketing, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Labor Law, Labor Compliance, Community Health, Program Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Labor Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Hybrid Cloud Computing, vCenter Server, VMware ESX Servers, vSphere Networking and Storage, Storage vMotion, vCenter Server Management, vSphere DRS & HA, Cloud Management, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Virtualization, Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Scripting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Authentications, Virtual Networking, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Governance, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Brand Loyalty, Content Creation, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, General Ledger, Auditing, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounts Payable, Workflow Management, Accounting Software, Document Management, Data Integrity, Accounting Systems, Record Keeping, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Transaction Processing, Billing & Invoicing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks