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.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Law, Water Resources, Water Quality, Economics
★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Policy, Court Systems, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law
★ 4.9 (270) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, International Relations, Social Justice, Diplomacy, Mitigation
★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Policy Development
★ 4.8 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis
★ 4.7 (731) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Regulatory Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Environmental Policy, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Intellectual Property, Generative AI, Information Technology, Professionalism, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Demography, Public Policies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Market Dynamics, Governance, Decision Making
★ 4.7 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Social Impact
★ 4.5 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks