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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


  • G

    Genentech

    Data Science in Health Technology Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Modeling, Health Assessment, Analysis, Health Systems, Decision Making, Health Technology, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Cost Estimation, Medical Terminology, Estimation, Markov Model, Model Evaluation, Quality Assessment, Systems Of Measurement

    ★ 4.3 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Analysis, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Diversity Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    What to Finance in Health and at What Price?

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Public Health, Governance, Healthcare Ethics, Prioritization, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Pharmaceuticals, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Health Information Management, Data Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Health Informatics, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Economics

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Journey Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Organizational Change, Managed Care, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Data Quality, AI Enablement, Care Management, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Business Analytics, Data Compilation, AI Product Strategy, Health Policy

    ★ 4.5 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Stanford University

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Drug Development, Medical Billing, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Hospital Admissions, Hospital Medicine, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials

    ★ 4.8 (43) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Family Support, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Nutrition Education, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Empower School of Health

    Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare 5.0, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Surgery, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Disparities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Equity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Policy, Biomedical Technology, Automation

    ★ 3.8 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Data Science in Health Technology Assessment: Genentech
  • Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives: Johns Hopkins University
  • What to Finance in Health and at What Price?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare: SkillUp
  • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York

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