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.

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Compassion, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Pediatrics, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nursing and Patient Care, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Active Listening, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Epidemiology, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Innovation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months