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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

    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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    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 stars, 44 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

    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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    What to Finance in Health and at What Price?

    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

  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Healthcare

    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 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies

    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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Databases, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Data Science

    4.6 stars, 236 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems

    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 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion

    4.7 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives

    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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • L

    Lecturio

    Healthcare Organizations

    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

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