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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Panel Management Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Health Care, Public Health, Preventative Care, Risk Analysis

    4.9 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Innovation, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Informatics, Strategic Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Agile Methodology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Lawsuits, Legal Strategy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Public Policies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Globalisation and health governance

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Systems, Preventative Care, Health Care, Advocacy, Health Policy, Oncology

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mitigation

    4.5 stars, 80 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Health Care Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Improvement, Process Mapping, Health Care, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Quality Assessment

    4.6 stars, 306 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (306) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Climate change and health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Health, Governance

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Empower School of Health

    Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare 5.0, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Surgery, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Disparities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Health, Health Informatics, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Equity, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record, Data Security, Robotics

    3.8 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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