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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.


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Popular Health Policy Courses and Certifications


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    University of Cape Town

    Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Informed Consent

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Researcher Management and Leadership Training

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Graph Theory, Taxonomy

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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Nephrology, Treatment Planning, Medical Management, Internal Medicine, Care Management, Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Medication Administration, Preventative Care, Neurology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development

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    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Welfare in the Clinic

    Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Clinical Practices, Patient Positioning, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Patient Observation, Behavior Management, Long Term Care

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Psicología de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Mental Health, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Exercise Science, Stress Management, Physiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Immunology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Product Testing, Personal Care, Laboratory Research, Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Physiology, Safety Standards, Biochemistry, Clinical Assessment

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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
  • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
  • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
  • Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
  • Animal Welfare in the Clinic: The University of Edinburgh
  • Psicología de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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