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: Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Studies, Psychology, Social Impact, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Community Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biostatistics, Public Health, Community Outreach, Health Assessment, Environmental Monitoring, Investigation, Environmental Science, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Evaluation, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, School Psychology, Overcoming Obstacles, Behavioral Management, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Human Development, Family Support, Personal Development, Developmental Disabilities, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychological Evaluations, Disabilities, Behavioral Health, Mental Concentration, Organizational Skills, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Student Support and Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Structural Analysis, Scientific Methods, Experimentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Visualization, 3D Assets, Anatomy, Virtual Reality, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Medical Terminology, Data Visualization, Medical Imaging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Visualization, Disabilities, Augmented Reality, Animations, Technical Communication, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Virtual Environment, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Health Systems, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Education and Support, Drug Development, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Research Design, Epidemiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Management Training And Development, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Health Systems, Care Coordination, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Hospital Medicine, Financial Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Hematology, Urology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Physiology, Immunology, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Performance Metric, Issue Tracking, Program Implementation, Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Program Evaluation, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Change Management, Performance Review, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Respiration, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months