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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Market Dynamics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, Financial Policy, Banking, International Finance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Economics, Statistical Analysis, Business Economics, Peer Review, Analytics
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Payment Systems, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Health Care, Medicare, Risk Management, Health Education, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Communication, Trustworthiness, Branding, Public Speaking, Brand Management, Storytelling, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Social Media Content, Technology Strategies, Digital Media Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Business Ethics, Automation, Thought Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Human Machine Interfaces
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Network Security, Digital Communications, Hardware Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Case Studies, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Investments, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Insurance, Return On Investment, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Research, Surveys
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Security, IT Security Architecture, Information Technology, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Information Privacy, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Linux, System Configuration, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Microsoft Windows, Identity and Access Management, Risk Management Framework, Encryption, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI, Earned Media, Web Content, Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, AI Personalization, Search Engine Optimization, Shared Media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Public Relations, Owned Media, ChatGPT, Copywriting, No-Code Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Malware Protection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Security Awareness, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, User Accounts, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Cyber Risk, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks