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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


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    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Behavioral Economics, Physical Therapy, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    486 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角

    Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Nursing Administration, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Community Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Panel Management Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Data Sharing, Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Health Promotion, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Preventative Care, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Geographic Information Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Health Information Management, Data Sharing, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Regulatory Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    284 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    What to Finance in Health and at What Price?

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care, Public Health, Governance, Prioritization, Policy Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Technology, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Pharmaceuticals, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Human Resource Policies, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Assistance Programs, Communication Planning, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Insurance, Diversity and Inclusion, Dental Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Strategic Communication, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Innovation, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Health Care Administration, Stakeholder Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Agile Methodology, User Centered Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Legal Risk, Community Health, Hospital Experience, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Public Health, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Policy Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
  • The Data Science of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角: Peking University
  • Population Health: Panel Management Next Level: Universiteit Leiden
  • Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​: ISC2
  • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University
  • What to Finance in Health and at What Price?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Healthcare Strategy and Innovation: University of Michigan
  • Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare: University of Michigan

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