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Health Policy Courses

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.


Popular Health Policy Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    460 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Synaptic Pharmacology

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Clinical Psychology, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Medical Science and Research, Physiology, Psychology, Biology, Research, Science and Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Soft skills for clinicians: Conflict resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Resilience, Professionalism, Clinical Leadership, Empathy, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Soft skills for clinicians: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Teamwork, Personal Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Relationship Building, Communication, Time Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    855 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Vital Signs, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    368 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    199 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Informatics, Biology, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    284 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    AI for Healthcare Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Agentic Workflows, Data Governance, AI Enablement, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Generative AI Agents, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Health Technology, Applied Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Information Systems

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Sanitation, Hand Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology, Urinalysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Clinical Practices, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, Anatomy, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Synaptic Pharmacology: University of Minnesota
  • Soft skills for clinicians: Conflict resolution: Creo Incubator
  • Soft skills for clinicians: Leadership: Creo Incubator
  • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • AI for Healthcare Systems: University of Colorado System

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