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 State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Impact, Case Studies, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Negotiation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Medicare, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Health Systems, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Disabilities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Patient Communication, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Data Ethics, Machine Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Containerization, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Science and Research, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Public Health, Economics, Supply And Demand, Cost Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months