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.

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Research, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Statistics, Psychology, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Medicare, Community Organizing, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Managed Care, Governance, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Economics
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Health Assessment, Simulations, Governance, Simulation and Simulation Software, Policy Development, Health Promotion, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Development, Community Health, Systems Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Data Collection
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Human Development, Sociology, Diversity Awareness, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Respiratory Therapy, Compassion, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Care Management, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Taipei Medical University
Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Medical Imaging, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Radiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Practices, Clinical Informatics, Experimentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Endocrinology, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Biology, Surgery, Care Management, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months