Psychiatry courses can help you learn diagnostic criteria, therapeutic techniques, and the biological underpinnings of mental health disorders. You can build skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, and effective communication with clients and their families. Many courses introduce tools like psychological assessment instruments and electronic health record systems, that support tracking patient progress and managing treatment plans.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Respiration, Preventative Care, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Child Health, Neurology, Geriatrics, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Google Cloud Platform, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Resilience, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Sensory Systems Analysis, Relationship Building, Social Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Telecommunications, Health Technology, Substance Abuse, Language Disorders, Geriatrics, Patient Treatment, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, Caregiving, School Psychology, Education Software and Technology, Health Informatics, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiratory Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Immunology, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Empathy, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Creativity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Calendar Management, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Resilience, Productivity, Stress First Aid, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Mindfulness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy, Nurse Education, Patient-centered Care
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient-centered Care, Medical Prescription, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Science and Research
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Mental Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Clinical Research, Exercise Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Oncology, Health Education, Health Promotion, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months