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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Maternal Health, Child Health, Prenatal Care, Child Development, Human Development, Infant Care, Postpartum Care, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Mental and Behavioral Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Anatomy, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Meal Planning And Preparation, Medical Terminology, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Adaptability, Communication
★ 4.7 (412) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Biology
★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Biological Engineering, Physiology, Hematology, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Blood Banking
★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Quality, Data Collection, Report Writing
★ 4.8 (500) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Working With Children, Health Equity, Family Support, Exercise Science, Community Development, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services, Health Policy
★ 4.7 (882) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pathology
★ 4.8 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Gynecology, Maternal Health, Human Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Laboratory Research, Biology, Infectious Diseases, International Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Payment Systems, Intellectual Property, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Commercialization, Drug Development, Competitive Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Product Management, Medical Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Equipment and Technology, Stakeholder Analysis, Pharmaceuticals
★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Medical Management, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Healthcare Project Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Data Quality
★ 4.6 (693) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Child Development, Health Education, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Discussion Facilitation, Biology, Decision Intelligence
★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Psychological Evaluations, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks