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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


  • E

    Emory University

    Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Specimen Processing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, International Relations, Diagnostic Tests, Direct Patient Care, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Practices, Drug Development, Media and Communications

    4.7 stars, 222 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (222) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    Novartis

    Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management, Health Equity, Patient Communication

    4.7 stars, 796 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Professionalism in Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Professionalism, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Operating Room (OR), Intercultural Competence, Sterile Procedure, Surgery, Personal Attributes, Cultural Responsiveness, Sterilization, Perioperative Care, Collaboration, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability

    4.8 stars, 3.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Health Informatics, R (Software), Advanced Analytics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Classification Algorithms

    4.2 stars, 288 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (288) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health

    4.9 stars, 510 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (510) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    DNA: The Molecule of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Biology, Laboratory Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Middle and Late Adulthood

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Geriatrics, Human Development, Psychosocial Assessments, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sociology, Psychology, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Physiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Health Assessment, Demography, Disabilities, Chronic Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Surgical Technology Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Room (OR), Surgery, Patient Positioning, Sterilization, Sterile Procedure, Patient Preparation, Perioperative Care, Asepsis, General Surgery, Pharmacology, Medical Equipment, Infection Control, Medication Dispensation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Occupational Hygiene, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Behavior Management, Biology, Goal Setting, Endocrinology, Mindfulness, Exercise Science

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • R

    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Resourcefulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Mental Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health, Habit Formation

    4.8 stars, 388 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University
  • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • Professionalism in Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology: MedCerts
  • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • DNA: The Molecule of Life: Pearson
  • Middle and Late Adulthood: Pearson
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution: Imperial College London
  • Surgical Technology Basics: MedCerts

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