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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


  • E

    Empower School of Health

    Introduction to Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Care, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Digital Transformation, Electronic Medical Record, Health Policy, Emerging Technologies

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Environmental Issue, Health Policy, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (135) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Hazard Analysis, Civil Law, Water Quality, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Economics, Adjudication

    4.8 stars, 3.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    An Introduction to Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Family Planning, Nutrition and Diet, Injury Prevention

    4.8 stars, 886 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (886) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Policy Development, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Child Nutrition and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Nutrition Education, Pediatrics, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Childhood Education and Development, Child Welfare, Meal Planning And Preparation, Working With Children, Nutritional Assessment, Child Development, Preventative Care, Health Education, Caregiving, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Equity

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Infection Control, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance

    4.7 stars, 106 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Global Forex & Macroeconomic Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, International Finance, Economics, Financial Policy, Financial Data, Market Dynamics, Financial Trading, Market Trend, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Market, Fiscal Management, Financial Analysis, Supply And Demand

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Materials in Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Dental Radiography, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Laboratory Testing, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Materials science, Oral and Dental Care, Biomedical Engineering, Oral Health, Analytical Testing, 3D Modeling, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

    4.7 stars, 529 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (529) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Research

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Climate Change and Health Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Policy, Social Justice, Mental Health, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sustainable Consumption and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Introduction to Digital Health: Empower School of Health
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
  • Child Nutrition and Health: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations: University of Geneva
  • Global Forex & Macroeconomic Policy Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Materials in Oral Health: The University of Hong Kong
  • Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course: Johns Hopkins University

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