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: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Governance, Policy Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Environmental Issue, Data Collection, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Project Design, Public Policies, Program Development, Resource Allocation, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Project Management, Qualitative Research, Stakeholder Engagement
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Team Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Productivity, Professional Development, Time Management, Expectation Management, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Communication, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Relationship Building, Employee Assistance Programs, Mindfulness, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Active Directory, Network Administration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Technical Support and Services, Firewall, Microsoft Windows, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Mac OS, Group Policy, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, TCP/IP, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Health Promotion, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Education, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Public Affairs, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Collaboration, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Governance, International Relations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Risk Management, Finance, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Community Development, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scenario Testing, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Google Gemini, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Data Modeling, Analytics, 3D Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Language Competency, Multilingualism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Development, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Data Mapping, Cultural Sensitivity, Sustainable Development, Culture, International Relations, World History
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months