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.

Nikolai Schuler
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Data Pipelines, User Accounts, Real Time Data, Data Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Database Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Deep Learning, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Courage, Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Independent Thinking, Social Justice, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Data Preprocessing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Agentic systems, AI Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Agentic Workflows, Discussion Facilitation, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, SAS (Software), Analytics, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Goal Setting, Honesty
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Vibrations, Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Calculus
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Matplotlib, Feature Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Image Analysis, Cloud Deployment, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Amazon Web Services, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Strategies, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Histogram, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Research, Quantitative Research, STATA (Software), Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Research Design, Stata, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Informed Consent, Statistical Software, Estimation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Machine Learning Algorithms, Presentations, Data Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Model Optimization, Web Applications, Continuous Deployment, Project Closure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Solution Delivery, Data Visualization, Data Science, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks