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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Language Competency, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Social Impact, Community Development, Public History, Design Thinking, Performing Arts, Creativity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visual Storytelling, Design, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Design, Multimedia, Photography, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Administration, Research Design, Systems Analysis, Scalability, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Generative AI, Cloud Development, Network Routing, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Containerization, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, General Networking, Firewall, Network Infrastructure
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Social Media Analytics, Unstructured Data, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Analytics, Statistical Programming, Correlation Analysis, R (Software), Application Programming Interface (API), R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, Business Ethics, Economic Development, Community Development, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Special Education, Education and Training, Teaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Environment Health And Safety, Community Mental Health Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Hand Hygiene, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Tax, Financial Regulations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Bank Regulations, Banking, Budgeting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Data Collection, Care Coordination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks