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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


  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Value-Based Care, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Health Administration, Process Mapping, Care Management, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Health Policy, Medicaid, Predictive Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Social Determinants Of Health, Managed Care, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Process Improvement and Optimization, Decision Making, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management and Medical Records, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Health Care, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Data Collection, Preventative Care, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Medicaid, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Sociology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Managed Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Health Challenges and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Health, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Policy Development, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Public Health, Health Care, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care Administration, Primary Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    256 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Quality and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management, Data Literacy, Medical Records, Metadata Management, Technical Communication, Change Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Fundraising, Market Analysis, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
  • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
  • Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy: Coursera
  • Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
  • Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
  • Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health: Imperial College London
  • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University

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