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.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Oil and Gas, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaborative Software, Windows PowerShell, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Legal Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, System Implementation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Drive Engagement, Live Streaming, Social Media Campaigns, Content Management, Community Development, Content Creation, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Professional Networking, User Accounts, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Health And Safety Standards, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Billing, Billing Systems, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Payment Processing, Payment Systems, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Fundraising, Brand Awareness, Promotional Materials, Content Creation, Social Impact, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Sustainable Business, Social Justice, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Security, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Data Governance, Cybersecurity, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Paid media, Budget Management, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours