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: Marketing Channel, Facebook, Sales, Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Web Analytics, Business Strategy, Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Scalability, Cloud Hosting, Public Cloud, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud API, Application Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Program Development
Beginner · 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), Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Interactive Learning, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Sustainable Technologies, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Visualization, Email Automation, Scientific Visualization, Data Processing, Kubernetes, Data Analysis, Microservices, Application Development
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Influencing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Security Architecture Review, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Detection and Response, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Strategy, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Risk, AI Security, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Malware Protection, Network Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Automation, Social Impact, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Issue, Economics, Climate Change Mitigation, Safety Assurance, Pollution Prevention, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Development and Management, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Advertising
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Services, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Case Law, Socioeconomics, Case Studies, Advocacy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, User Accounts, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, User Provisioning, Linux, Group Policy, Server Administration, Servers, Operating System Administration, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Open Source Technology, Performance Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks