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: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric Assessments, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Team Collaboration, Health Policy
★ 4.1 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Psychological Evaluations, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Tenacity, Program Evaluation, Personal Attributes, Persistence, Data Collection, Journals, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Reliability
★ 4.4 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Medical Support, Food Safety and Sanitation, Biochemistry, Sterilization
★ 4.9 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Demography, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Patient Preparation, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication
★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Infectious Diseases, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Pharmacology
★ 4.8 (323) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Competency, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Human Development, Psychology, Science and Research, Experimentation
★ 4.6 (721) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Stress Management
★ 4.8 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Child Development, Human Learning, Psychology, Gerontology, Learning Theory, Research, Research Methodologies, Psychosocial Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Analysis
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Education and Support, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Dignity in Care, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Diagnostic Tests, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Language Learning
★ 4.7 (339) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Media and Communications
★ 4.8 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months