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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 Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7 stars, 152 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Health Equity, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Education, Health Assessment, Internal Medicine, Demography

    4.7 stars, 342 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (342) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    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 stars, 322 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Florida

    Human Cloning and Genetic Engineering

    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

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    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 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    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 stars, 693 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (693) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo

    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 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Resilience, Electronic Medical Record System, Emotional Intelligence, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Coding, Professionalism, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Medical History Documentation, Composure, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Records, Physiology, Payment Processing

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction

    4.8 stars, 507 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    The Science of Stem Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research

    4.7 stars, 3.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

    4.8 stars, 426 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Human Cloning and Genetic Engineering: University of Florida
  • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo: Universidad de los Andes
  • Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding: Stanford Online
  • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University

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