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.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Methods, Physiology, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Personal Development, Mental Health, Case Studies, Health Promotion, Recognizing Others, Positive Behavior Support, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Resourcefulness, Food and Beverage, Adaptability, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Behavioral Health, Environment, Pathology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Budget Management, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Hospital Experience, Revenue Forecasting, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Lifelong Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Diagnostic Tests, Cultural Diversity, Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Care Management, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, First Aid, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Biology, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Data Quality, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months