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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 Michigan

    Integument, Gastrointestinal, Pelvic, and Endocrine Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Biology

    4.8 stars, 632 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (632) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Salud mental y atención comunitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Stress First Aid, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Counseling, Community Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Substance Abuse, Cultural Responsiveness, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Health, First Aid, Health Equity, Health Promotion

    4.8 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (98) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Patient Preparation, Respiration, Pathology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (1.3K) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Instructing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (26) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Health, Survey Creation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Diversity Awareness, Continuous Monitoring

    4.8 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (193) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

    ā˜… 4.8 (17) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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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

    ā˜… 4.4 (36) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research Ethics, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Informed Consent, Microbiology

    4.8 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (114) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Nutritional Assessment, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Childbirth, Statistical Modeling, Demography

    4.6 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (19) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    å£č…”ē§ę¤å­¦ (Implant Dentistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Periodontology, Dentistry, Dental Informatics, Oral and Dental Care, Treatment Planning, Dental Instruments, Patient Evaluation, Oral Health, Perioperative Care, Patient Preparation, Contraindication, Biomedical Engineering, Surgery, Medical Devices, Biomedical Technology, Surgical Suturing, Rehabilitation, Risk Analysis, Clinical Practices

    4.9 stars, 118 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.9 (118) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Behavior Management, Psychology

    4.6 stars, 157 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (157) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Aligning Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching

    4.8 stars, 268 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (268) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Integument, Gastrointestinal, Pelvic, and Endocrine Anatomy:Ā University of Michigan
  • Salud mental y atención comunitaria:Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders:Ā Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Introduction:Ā MedCerts
  • Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis:Ā University of Cambridge
  • Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems:Ā University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development:Ā University of Cape Town
  • Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • å£č…”ē§ę¤å­¦ (Implant Dentistry):Ā The University of Hong Kong

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