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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Social Studies, Diplomacy, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Safety and National Security, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Information Privacy, Decision Intelligence, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Trustworthiness, Security Strategy, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Driving engagement, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Marketing, MarTech, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Collection
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Press Releases, Brand Marketing, Social Media Management, Events and Conferences, Marketing, Social Media, Media Relations, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Event Management, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Promotions and Campaigns, Driving engagement, Revenue Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Language Learning, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Oral Comprehension, Communication, Vocabulary, Public Speaking, Grammar, Literacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Program Management, Model Evaluation, Community Health, Health Technology, Statistical Modeling, Data Management, Decision Support Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Concision, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Public Speaking, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Clinical Monitoring, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Case Report Forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Informed Consent, Data Collection
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Instagram, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media, Online Advertising, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Copywriting, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, Information Privacy, Brand Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Building Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Reporting, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months