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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


  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    The Science of Stem Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    UBITS

    Prevención del estrés laboral: gestiona tu bienestar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Outbreaks and Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    The Truth About Cats and Dogs

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Sensory Systems Analysis, Positive Behavior Support, Behavior Management, Scientific Methods, Behavioral Management, Caregiving, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Science and Research, Research, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Auxilios Psicológicos. Catástrofes naturales. Afectados

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Care, Stress First Aid, Emergency Response, Rehabilitation, First Aid, Family Support, Compassion, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education and Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Child Development, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    Free
  • P

    Pearson

    Middle and Late Adulthood

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Geriatrics, Human Development, Psychosocial Assessments, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sociology, Psychology, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Physiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Statistical Methods, Python Programming

    ★ 4.3 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Program Management, Model Evaluation, Community Health, Health Technology, Statistical Modeling, Data Management, Decision Support Systems

    ★ 4.5 (1.3K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #1: Drug Development - From Bench to Bedside

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Collection

    ★ 4.8 (43) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Coding, Medical History Documentation, Medical Records, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Electronic Medical Record, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, CPT Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Registration, Health Information Management, Managed Care, Payment Processing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Stanford University

    Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Culture, Nutrition Education, Sustainability Standards, Compassion, Sustainable Technologies, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Habit Formation

    ★ 4.8 (619) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Science of Stem Cells: American Museum of Natural History
  • Prevención del estrés laboral: gestiona tu bienestar: UBITS
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh
  • Auxilios Psicológicos. Catástrofes naturales. Afectados: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Middle and Late Adulthood: Pearson
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pillar #1: Drug Development - From Bench to Bedside: Johns Hopkins University

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