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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Taxonomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nutrition Education, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Health, Patient Communication, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Health Policy, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Medical Terminology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Environment, Bioinformatics, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Respiration, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

AAPC
Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Denial Management, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Billing, Patient Registration, CPT Coding, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Billing & Invoicing, Health Information Management, Medical Records, Utilization Management, Clinical Documentation, Health Systems, Insurance, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Data Governance, AI Enablement, Health Systems, Machine Learning Methods, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Generative AI Agents, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Probability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Policy, Leadership, Risk Analysis, Driving engagement, Overcoming Obstacles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Systems Thinking, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physical Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Event Monitoring, Infection Control, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Technical Communication, Anomaly Detection, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Demography, Case Studies, Experimentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months