Policy analysis courses can help you learn data collection techniques, cost-benefit analysis, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation frameworks. You can build skills in critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and effective communication of policy recommendations. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis, GIS for spatial analysis, and simulation models to assess policy impacts, illustrating how these skills are applied in real-world policy-making scenarios.

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Robotics, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Linear Algebra
★ 4.7 (587) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Investments, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Performance Analysis, Finance, Equities, Performance Measurement, Behavioral Economics, Tax Returns, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Decision Making, Regression Analysis
★ 4.8 (896) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Google Sheets, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Market Data, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics
★ 4.3 (688) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Agile Product Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Estimation, Product Requirements, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Project Performance, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Project Management, Prioritization, Estimation, Problem Solving
★ 4.8 (130) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Risking, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Security, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Image Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration
★ 4.5 (141) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Performance Measurement, Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Text Mining, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Benchmarking
★ 4.5 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Performance Measurement, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Software, Operational Performance Management, MicroStrategy, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analytics, Data Analysis, Decision Making
★ 4.5 (655) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Convolutional Neural Networks
★ 4.5 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Algorithms
★ 4.5 (51) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Presentations, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Business Writing, Negotiation, Writing
★ 4.8 (134) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy
★ 4.3 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Bayesian Network, Image Analysis, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Oncology, Artificial Neural Networks, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Epidemiology
★ 4.6 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks