Nursing courses can help you learn patient care techniques, medication administration, health assessment, and ethical decision-making. You can build skills in critical thinking, effective communication with patients and families, and teamwork in clinical settings. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records (EHR) systems, patient management software, and simulation labs that enhance hands-on learning and prepare you for real-world healthcare environments.
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Medical Support, Food Safety and Sanitation, Biochemistry, Sterilization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Caregiving, Patient Communication, Home Health Care, Needs Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Problem Solving, Health Care, Stress Management, Recognizing Others, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Medical Emergency, Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Services, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Departments, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Neurology, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Health Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Psychiatry, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Nursing Practices, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, Neurology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing, Anatomy, Psychology, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Nursing Management, Initiative and Leadership, Informatics, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Nursing Management, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care, Nursing Process, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Sensitivity, Infection Control, Data Analysis, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Records, Data Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Information Management, Health Systems, Data Governance, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Database Management, Data Mining, Interoperability, Authentications, Predictive Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Mindfulness, Composure, Personal Development, Resilience, Program Evaluation, Stress Management, Patient-centered Care, Training Programs, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Care Coordination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Budgeting, Medical Management, Patient Coordination, Operating Budget, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Staff Management, Hospital Experience, Nursing and Patient Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks