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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 Cambridge

    The science of mind and decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence

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    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Overcoming Dyslexia

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Language Disorders, Communication Disorders, School Psychology, Differentiated Instruction, School Counseling, Special Education, Developmental Disabilities, Literacy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Diagnostic Tests, Working With Children, Psychological Evaluations, Overcoming Obstacles, Student Support and Services, Education Software and Technology, Resilience, Empowerment, Learning Strategies, Academic Advising

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Nephrology, Medication Therapy Management, Hospital Medicine, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Medical Management, Internal Medicine, Care Management, Endocrinology, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Understanding Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Psychology, Peer Review

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Social Studies, Life Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Epidemiology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Public Health, Triage, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Care Management, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Chile

    Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido

    Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Infant Care, Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Pediatrics, Nursing Care, Life Support, Epidemiology, Airway Management, Medical Equipment, Oxygen Therapy, Vital Signs, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Nutrition

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Behavior Management, Biology, Goal Setting, Endocrinology, Mindfulness, Exercise Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Medical Support, Food Safety and Sanitation, Biochemistry, Sterilization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • Overcoming Dyslexia: Yale University
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
  • Understanding Obesity: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
  • Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings: University of Copenhagen
  • Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido: Universidad de Chile

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