Policy courses can help you learn about public policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, and advocacy strategies. You can build skills in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication to influence decision-making processes. Many courses introduce tools such as policy simulation software, data visualization platforms, and statistical analysis programs that aid in evaluating policy impacts and crafting evidence-based recommendations.

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Access, Encryption, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Sociology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Media and Communications, Public Policies, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, Public Health, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Automation, Robotics, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Community Development, International Relations, Initiative and Leadership, Systems Thinking, Adult Learning Principles, Visionary, Community Organizing, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Information Privacy, Information Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Systems, Technology Solutions, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medicaid, Medical Terminology, Health Policy, Entrepreneurship, Payment Systems, Medicare, Social Determinants Of Health, Value-Based Care, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Sales Process, Accounting Software, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Billing & Invoicing, Reconciliation, Accounting, Estimation, Finance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, International Finance, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Accounting, Market Dynamics, Critical Thinking
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, LLM Application, HR Tech, Generative AI Agents, Human Resources, Information Privacy, Human Resource Policies, Governance, Employee Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Compliance Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks