Health policy courses can help you learn about healthcare systems, policy analysis, health economics, and the impact of legislation on public health. You can build skills in data interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and evaluating health outcomes. Many courses introduce tools like policy simulation software, data visualization platforms, and statistical analysis programs, that support assessing the effectiveness of health interventions and making informed policy recommendations.

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Culture, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Coordination, Informed Consent, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmacology, Clinical Data Management, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceuticals, Biostatistics, Clinical Monitoring, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Safety, Research, Clinical Documentation, Communication, Technical Writing, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Safety and Security, digital literacy, Personal Development, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Relationship Building, Information Privacy, Accountability, Goal Setting
★ 4.4 (8.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Inventory Management System, Prioritization, Patient Flow, Inventory Control, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Service Management, Coordination, Client Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Clinical Pharmacy, Substance Abuse, Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research, Laboratory Research, Biology, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Coordination, Care Coordination, Follow Through, Patient Registration, Setting Appointments, Care Management, Medical Records, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Operational Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Operations Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Tree Learning, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.7 (5.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Legal Risk, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Sharing, Child Welfare, Informed Consent, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Coordination, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Educational Materials, Needs Assessment, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Microbiology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Risking, Human Centered Design, Interaction Design, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, AI literacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Sustainability Reporting, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning Algorithms
★ 4.7 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Building, Network Security, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Leadership Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Team Collaboration, AI literacy, AI Security, Regulatory Compliance, Model Evaluation, Accountability Frameworks, Compliance Reporting, Governance, Philanthropy
★ 4.7 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months