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.

Sapienza University of Rome
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, Public History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Public Health, Chemistry, Architectural Design, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Materials science, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Data Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Health Equity, Sociology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pain Management, Neurology, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months