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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Informatics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking
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Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, First Aid, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Clinical Practices, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, Anatomy, English Language
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Social Studies, Ancient History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Data Quality, Data Literacy, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Care, Policy Development, Health Disparities, Data Strategy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months