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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Data Management, Data Collection, Case Report Forms, Data Sharing, Health Informatics, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Compassion, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmaceuticals, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Research Design, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Patient Education And Counseling, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Virtual Environment, Medical Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Research, Clinical Research, Public Health, Health Policy, Clinical Trials, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Cultural Diversity, Mentorship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Meal Planning And Preparation, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Compassion, Sustainable Technologies, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Social Impact, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Health Care, Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Medical Science and Research, Medical Practices and Procedures, Physiology, World History, Ancient History, Nutrition and Diet
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Biology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months