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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


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Decision Intelligence, Policy Analysis, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Social Sciences, Personal Development

    4.3 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Quality Assurance, Health Systems, Data Quality, Health Care, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Risk Analysis, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    4.9 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Mentaliser : de la théorie à l’intervention clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Mindfulness

    4.9 stars, 218 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

    4.7 stars, 115 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (115) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 326 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (326) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos para catástrofes naturales

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Endocrinology, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Biology, Surgery, Care Management, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8 stars, 765 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Science and Research, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Risk Analysis, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 742 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Crisis Intervention, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emergency Response, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, International Relations, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Clinical Research Ethics, Microbiology, Pathology, Health Systems

    4.4 stars, 54 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (54) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

    4.9 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Medicare, Community Organizing, Biology

    4.6 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
  • Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery: Northeastern University
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology: Duke University
  • Mentaliser : de la théorie à l’intervention clinique: University of Geneva
  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos para catástrofes naturales: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
  • Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !: University of Geneva

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