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.

Microsoft
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Auditing, Cloud Management, Content Management Systems, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Collaborative Software, Software Documentation, Information Management, Document Control, IT Management, Content Management, Content Optimization, Data Governance, Technical Writing, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Model, IT Security Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Firewall, Public Cloud, Load Balancing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Interactive Learning, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Reporting, Bank Regulations, Consumer Lending, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Requirements, Lending and Underwriting, Performance Testing, Banking Services, Performance Measurement, Banking, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Public Policies, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Federated Learning, Security Controls, Data Security, Model Training, Safety and Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Federated Learning, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Data Security, Model Training, Data Loss Prevention, Encryption, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Federal Information Security Management Act, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Computer Security, Network Security, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Financial Auditing, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Data Storytelling, Internal Controls
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Information Assurance, Email Security, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Model Evaluation, Arbitration, Leadership Studies, Compensation Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Sales Process, Statistical Visualization, Social Media Strategy, Design Thinking, Public Policies, Probability & Statistics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Music History
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Occupational Health, Occupational Safety And Health, Diagnostic Tests, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Gerontology, Social Determinants Of Health, Object Oriented Design, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics, Health Administration, Team Leadership, Digital Transformation, Governance, Telehealth, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems
Credit offered
Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months