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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Innovation, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Informatics, Strategic Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials
★ 4.8 (44) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Care, Governance, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, Managed Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medicaid, Health Policy, Utilization Management, Payment Systems
★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Media and Communications, Emergency Response, Collaboration, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Databases, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Data Science
★ 4.6 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Correlation Analysis, Heat Maps, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Mental Health
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion
★ 4.7 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Public Health, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Diversity and Inclusion
★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Patient Safety, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Policy, Infection Control, Value-Based Care, Regulatory Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks