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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Investment Management, Governance, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Goal Setting, Asset Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Verification And Validation, Accountability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Storytelling, Public History, Culture, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Tax, Hospitality Services, Transportation Operations, Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Tax, Case Studies, Export Control, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Public Accounting, Commercial Laws, Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Plotly, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Tree Maps, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Multimodal Prompts, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, File Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, File I/O, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, Data Analysis, Business Process Automation, Document Management, Text Mining, Data Transformation, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Systems Thinking, Policy Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Financial Acumen, Lending and Underwriting, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Lending, Financial Data, Equities, Project Finance, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Experience Design, Game Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Ideation, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Visual Storytelling, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Qualitative Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Brand Awareness, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Communication, AI Enablement, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Email Automation, Marketing Automation, Web Presence, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Driving engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Engagement, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Campaigns
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months