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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Storytelling, Data Analysis, Health Informatics, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Stakeholder Analysis, Program Evaluation, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Equipment and Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cost Benefit Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Health Systems, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Utilization Management, Payment Systems, Financial Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Benefits Administration, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Management Training And Development, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Procurement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Business Metrics, Data Analysis, Performance Metric, Customer Insights, Analysis, Performance Measurement, Trend Analysis, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Pareto Chart, Descriptive Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Big Data, Data Validation, Query Languages, Blockchain
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Ajax, Web Development, General Networking, Web Applications, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Communication Planning, Paid media, Promotions and Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Media Planning, Marketing Communications, Earned Media, Program Implementation, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Plan Execution, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Trend Analysis, Portfolio Management, Performance Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), R Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Color Theory, Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Smart Goals, Performance Review, Conflict Management, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership and Management, Constructive Feedback, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Leadership, Influencing, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks