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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


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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Training and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Mentorship, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Nurse Education, Adult Education, Coaching, Informatics, Instructional Design, Educational Materials

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Architecture, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Occupational Hygiene, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Materials science, Health Disparities, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Endocrinology

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet

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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Meal Planning And Preparation, Physiology, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Fitness Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Physiology, Adaptability, Communication, Anatomy

    4.6
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Health Education, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Advocacy, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    What is Palliative Care?

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Pain Management, Basic Patient Care, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Family Support, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Molecular Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Nursing Informatics Training and Education: University of Minnesota
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Understanding Fitness Programming: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists: Johns Hopkins University
  • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
  • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
  • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London

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