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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Systems, Social Impact, R (Software), Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Health Promotion, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Project Management, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Program Development

    3.1 stars, 30 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.1 (30) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Mitigation, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Intercultural Competence, Health Disparities, De-escalation Techniques, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 299 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (299) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud DNS: Traffic Steering using Geolocation Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Virtual Machines, Routing Protocols, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Behavior Management, Adaptability, Communication, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Diagnostic Tests, Cardiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 106 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Surveys, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Risk Modeling, R Programming, Preventative Care, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Regression Analysis, Precision Medicine, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Diagnostic Tests

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Socioeconomics, Health Informatics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Public Health, Data Visualization, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Science, Health Education, Community Health, Health Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Sharing, Health Technology, Interoperability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Science and Research, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, R (Software)

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
  • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
  • Cloud DNS: Traffic Steering using Geolocation Policy: Google Cloud
  • Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching: American Council on Exercise
  • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
  • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
  • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations: University of Minnesota
  • Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions: Duke University

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