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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


  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Research, Life Sciences, Experimentation, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Event Monitoring, Infection Control, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Technical Communication, Anomaly Detection, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.7 (390) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    Emory University

    Childbirth: A Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Midwifery, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Health Policy, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Public Health, Community Development, Care Management, Education and Training

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Personal Development, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Habit Formation, Goal Setting, Prioritization

    ★ 4.8 (882) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Parent Communication, Care Management, Pediatric First Aid, Care Coordination, Psychosocial Assessments, Medical Emergency, Patient Coordination, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Patient Assistance, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Pulmonology, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Nurse Education, Respiratory Care, Food Safety and Sanitation

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Public Health, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacotherapy

    ★ 4.7 (744) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability, Epidemiology

    ★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology I

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical History Documentation, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Nephrology, Diagnostic Tests

    ★ 4.9 (803) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    Novartis

    Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management, Health Equity, Patient Communication

    ★ 4.7 (786) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Community Health, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Management, Managed Care, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Care Management, Constructive Feedback, Gerontology, Active Listening, Medical Coding, Health Disparities, CPT Coding, Social Determinants Of Health, Organizational Change, Leadership

    ★ 4.7 (317) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Molecular Biology, Market Opportunities, Chemistry

    ★ 4.6 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Timelines

    ★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows: Tel Aviv University
  • Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
  • Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations: Rice University
  • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
  • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
  • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • Value-Based Care: University of Houston

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