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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

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation, Urology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gynecology, Microbiology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Medical Devices, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Cost of Care: Why is U.S. Healthcare so Expensive?

    Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Policy, Health Systems, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Utilization Management, Health Administration, Care Management, Health Care, Governance, Pharmaceuticals, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Health Education, Program Evaluation, Content Creation, Patient Communication, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Persuasive Communication, Public Health

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Immunology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Indigenous Canada

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Civil Law, Political Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Biology, Research and Design, Microbiology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Biology, Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Wound Care, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Triage, Orthopedics, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Response, Pain Management, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Les médias numériques pour améliorer les résultats de santé

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Health Education, Patient Communication, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Content Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Goal Setting

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being: Peace in, Peace Out

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Compassion, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Social Impact, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Cost of Care: Why is U.S. Healthcare so Expensive?: University of Pennsylvania
  • Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios: Yale University
  • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
  • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
  • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: American Psychological Association
  • Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies: University of Colorado System
  • Les médias numériques pour améliorer les résultats de santé: Yale University
  • Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition: American Council on Exercise

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