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.

University of Colorado Boulder
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 (348) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Security Awareness, Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Technical Support, Customer Support
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security
★ 4.8 (279) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Health Equity, Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Justice, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Electrophysiology, Blood Pressure, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Language Disorders, Thermal Management
★ 4.9 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting
★ 4.8 (768) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Precision Medicine, Pre-Clinical Development, Public Health, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology
★ 4.8 (752) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Care, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Geospatial Mapping
★ 4.9 (152) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Psychology, Persistence, Personal Development, Mental Health, School Psychology, Gerontology, Growth Mindedness, Creativity, Education and Training, Social Sciences, Relationship Building
★ 4.9 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Informatics, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Medical Records, Data Quality, Health Information Management, Clinical Documentation, Issue Tracking, Clinical Informatics, Data Maintenance, Health Systems, Technical Communication, End User Training and Support, Patient Safety, Record Keeping, Problem Management, Technical Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks