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.

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
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Web Presence, Video Editing, Editing, Digital Brand Strategy, Professional Development, Customer Engagement, Branding, Portfolio Management, Promotional Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Requirements Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Incident Management, Regulatory Requirements, Data Management, Data Access, Security Management, Legal Risk, Data Sharing, Personal Attributes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Virtual Environment, Public Speaking, Communication, Business Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Banking, Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Commercial Banking, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Financial Regulation, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Ancient History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Servers
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Public Cloud
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Management, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Software-Defined Networking, Public Cloud, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Firewall, Data Centers, IT Automation, Digital Transformation, Disaster Recovery, Continuous Monitoring, Network Routing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication, User Feedback, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Process Improvement, Writing, Business Reporting, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Salesforce Development, Authentications, Salesforce, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Systems Integration, Middleware, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Data Integration, API Design, Data Mapping, System Monitoring, Data Transformation, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks