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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, First Aid, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Emergency, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Infection Control, Vital Signs, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Life Support, Triage, Airway Management, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Blood Pressure, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Home Health Care, Cardiology, Family Medicine, Preventative Care, Medical Management, Pain Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.7 (38) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Security Strategy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Sharing, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Inference, Network Analysis, Research Design
★ 4.3 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Social Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Decision Intelligence
★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Rapport Building, Healthcare Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Community Health, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Microbiology, Diagnostic Tests, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Medical Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Oncology, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Biology
★ 5 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Business Ethics, Informed Consent, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Hospice, Medical Records, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Health Care, Clinical Trials, Governance, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Marketing Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Analysis, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Science and Research, Psychological Evaluations, Persistence, Stress Management, Composure, Quantitative Research, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Mental Health, School Psychology, Gerontology, Psychosocial Assessments, Experimentation, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Meditation & Breathwork, Creativity, Mindfulness
★ 4.8 (8.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Meal Planning And Preparation, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Cooking, Calendar Management, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations
★ 4.8 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Electrical Safety, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Safety Audits, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Fall Protection, Working With Children, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Analysis, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months