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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Organizing, Health Promotion, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Outreach, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Political Sciences, Driving engagement, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Immigration Law, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Health Technology, Data Ethics, Clinical Nursing, Nurse Education, Nursing Process, Clinical Documentation, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business, Physiology, Business Acumen
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Health Education, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Driving engagement, Media and Communications, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Change Control, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Health Administration, IT Management, Strategic Leadership, Health Technology, Health Care, Decision Support Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Electronic Medical Record, System Implementation, Process Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Governance, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Social Work, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Health, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Public Policies, Community Outreach, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Family Support, Toileting, Human Development, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Sociology, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Support, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Health Disparities, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Emergency Services, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Environment Health And Safety, Health Systems, Community Mental Health Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Environmental Policy, Lobbying, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Environmental Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Experimentation, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks