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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


  • P

    Pearson

    DNA: The Molecule of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Biology, Laboratory Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Case Report Forms, Clinical Trials, Data Maintenance, Clinical Monitoring, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Clinical Research, Microsoft Excel, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Security, Treatment Planning, Statistical Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Cell Cultures, Environment, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Production Process, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Natural Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Scalability

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    History of Mental Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy

    ★ 4.6 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Demography, Infectious Diseases

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Health Assessment, Governance, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Policy Development, Health Promotion, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Development, Community Health, Systems Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Data Collection

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health Equity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance Abuse, Research

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Education and Support, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Dignity in Care, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Diagnostic Tests, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Language Learning

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Clinical Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Clinical Practices, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Patient Treatment, Predictive Modeling

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

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

  • DNA: The Molecule of Life: Pearson
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function: Rice University
  • Middle and Late Adulthood: Pearson
  • Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS: University of Lausanne
  • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder

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