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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


  • U

    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Policy Development

    4.8 stars, 275 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Policy Development, Primary Care, Health Administration, Education and Training

    4.6 stars, 358 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (358) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Policy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The George Washington University

    Vaccine Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Infectious Diseases

    4.3 stars, 8 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Ethics in Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Health Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Finance and Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Strategic Decision-Making, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Financial Accounting, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Health Care Administration, Financial Management, Market Analysis, Budget Management

    4.5 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Charts, HIPAA & Health Data: Medical Records and EHR

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Patient Registration, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Records, Claims Processing, Registration, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Clinic Management Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Data Entry, Document Management, Health Informatics, Data Validation, Data Security, Data Integrity, Regulatory Compliance

    3.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Promotion, Governance, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Research

    4.7 stars, 355 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (355) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

    4.6 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (69) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Decision Making, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Insurance

    4.6 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Telehealth, Agile Methodology, Health Disparities, Health Care, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Interoperability, Public Health, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Big Data, Data Management, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Regulatory Compliance

    4.6 stars, 371 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (371) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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