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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


  • S

    Stanford Online

    Child Nutrition and Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Working With Children, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    British Standards Institution

    ISO 7101:2023 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Quality Management Systems, Governance, Quality Assessment, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Measurement, Patient-centered Care, Audit Planning, Risk Management, Quality Monitoring, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Occupational Safety And Health, Medical Records, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Concision, Report Writing, Grammar, Editing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Grant Writing, Journals, Research, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Media and Communications

    4.9 stars, 9.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (9.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Behavioral Management, Mental Health, Working With Children, Habit Formation, Community Mental Health Services, Family Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness

    4.7 stars, 5.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Injury Prevention, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Accident Prevention, General Medicine, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology

    4.8 stars, 830 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (830) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology

    4.2 stars, 223 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation

    4.9 stars, 5.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    EHR Fundamentals and Core Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Entry, Health Information Management, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Health Informatics, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Technology, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Patient Registration, Practice Management Software, Data Validation, Medical Privacy, Record Keeping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Documentation, Patient Flow, Health Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Environment Health And Safety, Research Methodologies, Climate Change Programs, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Mindfulness, Clinical Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Patient Observation, Pharmacology

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Research Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 348 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford Online
  • ISO 7101:2023 Fundamentals: British Standards Institution
  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford Online
  • Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing: Yale University
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto
  • EHR Fundamentals and Core Functions: SkillUp
  • Environmental Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University

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