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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.


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    Northeastern University

    Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Program Evaluation, Value-Based Care, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Performance Measurement, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Health, Survey Creation, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Information Management, Continuous Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Nutrición y entrenamiento deportivo: activos de innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Coaching, Athletic Training, Physical Stamina, Exercise Science, Performance Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Leadership, Automation, Teamwork, Performance Reporting, Injury Prevention, AI Personalization, Collaboration, Innovation, Data Management, Technology Solutions, Health Technology, Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Drug Development, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, System Support, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Medical Devices, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Software Installation, General Networking, Technical Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    AI for Healthcare Systems

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Nutrition Counseling, Mindfulness, Exercise Science, Mental Concentration, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Geriatrics, Personal Development, Behavior Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery: Northeastern University
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población: Johns Hopkins University
  • Nutrición y entrenamiento deportivo: activos de innovación: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing: Yale University
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
  • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
  • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University

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