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: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Promotion, Public Affairs, Community Development, Policy Development, International Relations, Media and Communications, Driving engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving
★ 4.7 (604) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Non-Verbal Communication, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Record Keeping, Communication Strategies, Team Collaboration, Professionalism, Communication, Nursing, Health Care, Business Ethics, Advocacy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Stress Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, Advocacy, Employee Assistance Programs, Disabilities, Personal Care, Occupational Health, Employee Relations, Labor Law, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Overcoming Obstacles, Human Resource Policies, Preventative Care, Human Resources, Mental Health Therapies, Family Support, Health Care Administration
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Containerization, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Training, Occupational Health, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis
★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Workplace inclusivity, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Community Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development
★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Risking, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Patient-centered Care, Human Centered Design, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Mental Health, Machine Learning, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Psychological Evaluations, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Patient Advocacy, Community Organizing, digital literacy, Social Justice, Health Equity, Case Studies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Determinants Of Health, Digital Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Safety and Security, Healthcare Ethics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, First Aid, Patient Assistance, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health
★ 4.8 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Development, Economic Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand
★ 4.7 (352) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months