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.

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Ideation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Auditing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Reporting, Business Reporting, Microsoft Office, Data Manipulation, AI Orchestration, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Target Audience, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Collaboration, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Organizational Structure, Discussion Facilitation, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Product Planning, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Target Market, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Customer Insights
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Laws, Insurance, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Insurance Policies, Governance, Sustainability Reporting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Labor Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Employee Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Compliance, Public Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business, Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Accounting, Sales, Loans
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Content Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, TikTok, Social Media Analytics, Content Scheduling, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Brand Strategy, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Media Buying, Data Ethics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, AI literacy, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Production Process
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Case Law, Court Systems, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, R Programming, Public Health, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Model Optimization, Differential Equations, Data Modeling, Immunology, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Surveys, Survey Creation, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Statistical Software, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Stata, Statistical Programming, R Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months