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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Health Care

    4.7
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    Fudan University

    全球卫生导论

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Nutrition and Diet, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Nutrition Education, Emergency Response, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Primary Care, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Health Policy, Childbirth, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Health Informatics, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Analytics, Health Systems, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Decision Support Systems, Program Evaluation, Health Technology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Administration, Health Information Management, Telehealth, Clinical Informatics, Medical Records, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Clinical Documentation, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Policy, Patient Communication, Interoperability, Patient-centered Care, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Social Justice, Preventative Care, Health Care, Advocacy, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology, Discussion Facilitation

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The George Washington University

    Vaccine Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Personal Injury Law, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Affairs, Emergency Response

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Economics

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    循序渐进练瑜伽

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Mindfulness, Health Assessment, Safety Standards, Stress Management, Meditation & Breathwork, Respiration, Personal Development, Self-Discipline

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Future Health: Digital Health and Healthcare Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Precision Medicine, Telehealth, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Care, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Innovation, Medical Telemetry, Big Data, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Education, Home Health Care, General Medicine

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Process Design, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Accountability, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Medical Management, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Organizational Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    359 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Case Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University
  • 全球卫生导论: Fudan University
  • Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
  • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • 循序渐进练瑜伽: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Future Health: Digital Health and Healthcare Innovation: John Wiley & Sons
  • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden

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