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: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Azure DevOps, Cloud Computing, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Application Performance Management, Application Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Threat Management, Network Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Data Integrity, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, UI Components, Email Security, Active Directory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Wide Area Networks
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Advertising, Online Advertising, Customer Insights, Business Development, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Building Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Engineering, Architectural Design, Electrical Power, Materials science, Workforce Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months