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.
Johns Hopkins University
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
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Social Impact, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis Software
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Informatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Data Mining, Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Database Development, Statistical Methods
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Informed Consent, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Surveys, Research, Research and Design, Qualitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Psychology, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months
Vanderbilt University
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
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months