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.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Psychology, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability, Epidemiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Clinical Monitoring, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Case Report Forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Informed Consent, Data Collection
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Communication Planning, Change Control, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Performance, Performance Metric, Project Schedules, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Timelines, Budget Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Budgeting, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Geriatrics, Human Development, Psychosocial Assessments, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sociology, Psychology, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Physiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Research, Life Sciences, Experimentation, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Biology, Laboratory Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Statistical Methods, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Food and Beverage, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Nutrition, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Data Visualization, Change Control, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months