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Global Health Courses

Global Health courses can help you learn epidemiology, health policy analysis, global disease prevention, and health systems management. You can build skills in data analysis, program evaluation, and community health assessment. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing health data, geographic information systems for mapping disease spread, and frameworks for evaluating health interventions.


Popular Global Health Courses and Certifications


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    University of Copenhagen

    Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Long Term Care, Health Care, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Care Management, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Nutrition and Diet, Diagnostic Tests, Socioeconomics, Clinical Nutrition, Education and Training, Exercise Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Diagnostic Tests, Qualitative Research, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · 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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    School Health for Children and Adolescents

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Education, Health Promotion, School Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Neurology, Behavioral Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Scatter Plots, Health Policy, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Health Education, Health Equity, Community Health, Regression Analysis, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Health Informatics, Forecasting, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Surveys, Child Health, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Health Informatics Capstone & Innovation Project

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Public Health, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Model Evaluation, Application Programming Interface (API), Project Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Context on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Community Health, Stress Management, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Occupational Health, Psychology, Environmental Issue

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of New Mexico

    International Business I

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Business, Financial Market

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Social Determinants Of Health, Managed Care, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Process Improvement and Optimization, Decision Making, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India: University of Copenhagen
  • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University
  • Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters: University of Copenhagen
  • International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角: Peking University
  • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
  • Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health: University of Minnesota
  • Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health Informatics Capstone & Innovation Project: Illinois Tech
  • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan

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