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.

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

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Technologies, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Community Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Online Advertising, Market Opportunities, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Data Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Case Studies, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Workflow Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Gemini, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Gmail, Google Docs, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Graphic Design, Collaborative Software, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Multimedia, User Accounts
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Typography, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours