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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

    Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (63) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Pulmonology, Life Sciences, Human Development, General Medicine, Biology, Culture, Neurology, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment

    5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, GIS Software, Case Studies, Health Systems, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Data Management, AI literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    4.8 stars, 57 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology, Emerging Technologies

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Dictionary, Health Informatics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, Fraud detection, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Risk Analysis, Data Quality, Classification Algorithms

    4.4 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, General Medical Tests and Procedures

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Policy Analysis, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Mental and Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Research

    4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Entendiendo la depresión a lo largo del ciclo vital

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pediatrics, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric Assessments, Child Development, Working With Children, Precision Medicine, Psychological Evaluations, Public Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment

    4.9 stars, 156 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (156) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Compliance in the Food and Beverage Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Food Services, Food and Beverage, Legal Risk, Cleanliness, Hospitality and Food Services, Restaurant Management, Restaurant Operation, Training Programs, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Training, Occupational Safety And Health, Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

    4.6 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Plant-Based Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Health Promotion

    4.5 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    The Building Blocks of Nutrition for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Health Assessment, Health Education, Biochemistry, Psychology, Physiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Athletic Training, Health Care

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (7) · 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

  • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
  • Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana: Universidade de São Paulo
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1: University of Lausanne
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge
  • Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems: University of California, Davis
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness: American Psychological Association
  • Entendiendo la depresión a lo largo del ciclo vital: Universidad de los Andes
  • Navigating Compliance in the Food and Beverage Industry: Coursera

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