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.

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Social Media Analytics, Organizational Change, Hospitality Management, Content Creation, Hospitality Services, Design Thinking, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Design, Prototyping, Leadership
★ 4.4 (202) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Psychology, Content Creation, Digital Communications, Music
★ 4.6 (137) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Target Market, Earned Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Presence, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Creation
★ 4.6 (759) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Technical Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Oral Expression, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Presentations, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Speaking
★ 4.5 (100) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Controls, Incident Response, Risk Analysis
★ 4.6 (185) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Ancient History, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, European History, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, Physics
★ 4.6 (254) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations
★ 4.9 (274) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Strategy, Communication, Business Communication, Business Process
★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Organizational Change, Workforce Development, General Construction and Construction Labor, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Machine Learning
★ 4.8 (405) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Public History, World History, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.7 (461) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Technology, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Health Informatics, Quality Improvement, Media and Communications, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records
★ 4.7 (107) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Monitoring, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Presentation, Communication
★ 4.7 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months