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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Programming Principles, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Science, Mathematical Software, Python Programming
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Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Private Equity, Operating Budget, Lending and Underwriting, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Loan Documentation, Finance, Loans, Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Banking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Community Development, Community Outreach
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Document Management, Prompt Engineering, Project Coordination, Taking Meeting Minutes, Email Automation, Project Documentation, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Business Communication, Business Writing, Meeting Facilitation, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Health Information Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management
Mixed · 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

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Anomaly Detection, Risking, Reconciliation, Financial Data, General Ledger, Financial Modeling, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Financial Controls, Financial Forecasting, Generative AI, Finance, Financial Analysis, Audit Planning, Financial Planning, Data Mapping, Cyber Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Clinical Trials, Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Data Synthesis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Informed Consent, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Data Collection, Program Evaluation, Market Research, Control Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Digital Marketing Institute
Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Analytics, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Technology Strategies, Liberal Arts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Solution Design, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Scalability, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Communication, Sustainable Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months