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Global Health courses can help you learn epidemiology, health policy analysis, global disease prevention, and health systems management. You can build skills in data analysis, program evaluation, and community health assessment. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing health data, geographic information systems for mapping disease spread, and frameworks for evaluating health interventions.


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    Duke University

    Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Aligning Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Biology

    4.7
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    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Patient Positioning, Neurology, Physical Therapy

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Systems Thinking, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Research Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Scatter Plots, Environmental Science

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    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Care, Risk Management, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Patient Advocacy, Telehealth, Community and Social Work, Case Studies

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Literacy, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

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    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Medical Records, Anatomy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cell Biology, Physiology, Vital Signs, Biology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios: Duke University
  • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
  • Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities : Yale University
  • Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action: University of Minnesota
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective): Columbia University
  • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
  • Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals: MedCerts

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