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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Data Collection, Demography

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Governance, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Prioritization

    4.7
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    346 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Social Work, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Health, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Public Policies, Community Outreach, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford Online

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Family Support, Toileting, Human Development, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Sociology, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Support, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford Online

    International Women's Health and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Maternal Health, Community Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gerontology, Child Health, Student Engagement, Health Disparities, Gynecology, Health Equity, Social Work, Social Justice, Family Planning, Social Determinants Of Health, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Child Welfare, Health Education

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Digital Analysis, Tableau Software, Model Evaluation, Information Management, Analytics, Health Technology, Data Management, Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Public Health Approaches to Abortion

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Medical Practices and Procedures, Social Determinants Of Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Family Planning, Diversity Awareness, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research, Case Law

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Culminating Project in Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Health Assessment, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access, Process Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medicaid, Medical Terminology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Managed Care, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Payment Systems, Medicare, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Payment Processing, Value-Based Care, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Management, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Communications, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Labor Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Public Health Leadership Fundamentals: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
  • Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford Online
  • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford Online
  • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions: Imperial College London
  • Public Health Approaches to Abortion: Emory University
  • Culminating Project in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University

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