Nursing courses can help you learn patient care techniques, medication administration, health assessment, and ethical decision-making. You can build skills in critical thinking, effective communication with patients and families, and teamwork in clinical settings. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records (EHR) systems, patient management software, and simulation labs that enhance hands-on learning and prepare you for real-world healthcare environments.

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Flow, Nursing Management, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Sensitivity, Infection Control, Surveys, Data Analysis, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Instructional Design, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Nursing Management, Initiative and Leadership, Informatics, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Critical Care, Airway Management, Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Personal protective equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Respiratory Therapy, Nephrology, Healthcare Ethics, Mechanical Ventilation, Acute Care, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing Care, Emergency Nursing, Infection Control, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Dialysis, Pulmonology
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Patient Education and Support, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Care, Direct Patient Care, Care Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Oncology, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nursing Management, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Care Coordination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Budgeting, Medical Management, Patient Coordination, Operating Budget, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Staff Management, Hospital Experience, Nursing and Patient Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Electocardiography, Electrophysiology, Cardiology, Clinical Nursing, Critical Care
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Immersify
Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Nephrology, Urology, Gynecology, Physiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Immunology, Pathology, Health Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months