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.

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Business Valuation, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Fundraising, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, Data Access, Back-End Web Development, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Financial Services, FinTech, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Systems Architecture, Business Process Automation, Cryptographic Protocols, Business Transformation, Innovation, Network Model, Database Management Systems, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Verification And Validation
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

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

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Group Policy, Google Cloud Platform, Cyber Security Policies
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, File Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Public Cloud, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Storage, Cloud Management, Cloud Engineering
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cyber Governance, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Development Life Cycle, Emerging Technologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Prototyping, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Risk Management Framework, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electrical Wiring, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Microarchitecture, Electrical Power
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Hosting, Application Deployment, Public Cloud, Database Management, Database Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google - Spectrum Sharing
Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Wireless Networks, Public Key Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Data Sharing, Global Positioning Systems, Telecommunications, System Configuration, System Requirements, Network Planning And Design, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months