Therapy courses can help you learn various therapeutic approaches, communication techniques, and psychological assessment methods. You can build skills in active listening, empathy, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Many courses introduce tools such as cognitive-behavioral therapy frameworks, mindfulness practices, and assessment instruments, that support effectively applying these skills in real-world settings.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Health Care, Preventative Care, Care Management, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Medication Therapy Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Brand Awareness, Return On Investment, Strategic Partnership, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Assertiveness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Records, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Medical Privacy, Workplace inclusivity, Legal Risk, Diversity and Inclusion, Record Keeping, Health Care, Insurance, Emergency Response, Marketing, Practice Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Psychological Evaluations, Long Term Care, Clinical Monitoring, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Anatomy, Research, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Family Therapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Social Work, Clinical Assessment, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Health Information Management, Care Coordination, Educational Materials, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, Patient-centered Care, Urology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Terminology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Exercise Science, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutritional Assessment, Social Sciences, Nutrition and Diet, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Medical Devices, Nutrition Counseling, Sociology, Coaching, Physical Stamina, Health Assessment
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Kinesiology, Stress Management, Physical Therapy, Respiration, Self-Awareness, Pain Management, Coordination, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months