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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


  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Food and Beverage, Patient Education And Counseling

    4.8 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Medical Management, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Clinical Experience, Health Education, Education Software and Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Disparities, Health Technology, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research

    4.6 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (75) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Psychology in the Age of GenAI: The Human Mind and Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, ChatGPT, Active Listening, Data Ethics, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Prompt Engineering, Health And Wellness Coaching, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Communication, Psychology, Generative AI

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The neuropsychology of decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology

    4.4 stars, 41 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Química, guerra y ética

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Diplomacy, General Science and Research, International Relations, Biochemistry, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Ancient History, Verification And Validation

    4.9 stars, 247 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Sensory Systems Analysis, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Learning Strategies

    4.5 stars, 192 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Education, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Science, Community Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Research and Design, Environmental Issue, Microbiology

    5 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Long Term Care, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Care Coordination, Health Promotion, Care Management, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education and Support, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Diagnostic Tests

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Nurse's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Airway Management, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Nursing Care, Wound Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Orthopedics, Childbirth, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Patient Evaluation, Infection Control, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy

    4.6 stars, 20 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (20) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Goal Setting for Personal Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Smart Goals, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Coaching, Exercise Science, Diversity Awareness, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Professionalism, Relationship Building

    4.3 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Microbiology Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Taxonomy

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    人体生理学导论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Physiology, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Nephrology, Hemodynamics, Neurology, Urology, Cell Biology

    4.8 stars, 104 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Psychology in the Age of GenAI: The Human Mind and Behavior: Coursera
  • The neuropsychology of decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India: University of Copenhagen
  • The Nurse's Toolkit: University of Michigan
  • Goal Setting for Personal Trainers: American Council on Exercise

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