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.

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Query Languages, Database Theory, Data Access, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management System, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Research, Business Strategy, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Revenue Management, Business Modeling, Supply Chain, Business Management, Market Dynamics, Strategic Partnership, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.8 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Investment Banking, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Risk, Financial Management, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Finance, Capital Markets, Equities, Banking, Portfolio Management, Investments, Bank Regulations, Behavioral Economics, Governance
★ 4.8 (32K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy, Scripting, Data Collection, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (44K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Spreadsheet Software, Month End Closing
★ 4.5 (879) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Machine Learning, Project Management
★ 4.6 (118K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Unit Testing, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Data Wrangling, Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), ChatGPT, Generative AI, LLM Application, Keras (Neural Network Library), Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Data Import/Export
★ 4.7 (101K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL
★ 4.8 (123K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Ggplot2, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
★ 4.7 (32K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export
★ 4.6 (151K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Habit Formation, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Compassion, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Psychology, Productivity, Time Management, Prioritization, Action Oriented, Decision Making
★ 4.9 (40K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Analysis, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Communication Strategies
★ 4.7 (35K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks