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.

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Electronic Media
★ 4.8 (83) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling
★ 4.7 (109) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, World History, Governance, Ancient History, Labor Law, European History, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public History
★ 4.8 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Collection
★ 4.8 (43) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Personal Development, Psychology
★ 4.7 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Security, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Security Engineering, Context Management, Interoperability, Agentic systems, Generative AI
★ 4.6 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Intellectual Property, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Economics, Policy Analysis
★ 4.9 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Management, Data Access, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Informed Consent
★ 4.6 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Leadership Studies, Conflict Management, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Policies, Emergency Response, Strategic Leadership, Public Administration, Community Organizing, Governance
★ 4.7 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Exploratory Data Analysis
★ 4.9 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Security Strategy
★ 4.5 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Environmental Policy, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Policy Development, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Scatter Plots, Statistical Methods, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Probability Distribution
★ 4.6 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks