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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance Policies, Medicare, Copayment Collection and Processing, Economics, Home Health Care, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospital Medicine, Hospice
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Adobe Express, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Sustainable Systems, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Case Studies, Building Design, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Driving engagement, Social Media Analytics, Content Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Budgets, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Presentations, Digital Marketing Tools, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Design Elements And Principles, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Stakeholder Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Computing, General Ledger, Key Management, Financial Services, Information Privacy, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Service Recovery, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Employee Engagement, Earned Media, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Complaint Resolution, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Drive Engagement, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Adjudication, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Public History
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Data Collection, Geospatial Mapping
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Entrepreneurial Finance, Commercialization, Fundraising, Public Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks