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: Load Balancing, Network Routing, Servers
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Pandas (Python Package)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Project Risk Management, Failure Analysis, Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Climate Change Adaptation, Vulnerability Assessments, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Case Studies, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Interoperability, Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption, Human Centered Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Group Policy, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, User Accounts, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Storage Technologies, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Risk Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Health Policy, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks