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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    What is Palliative Care?

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Pain Management, Basic Patient Care, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Family Support, Planning

    ★ 4.8 (306) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Quality Assurance, Health Systems, Data Quality, Health Care, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Risk Analysis, Data Integrity

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

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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Intelligence

    ★ 4.7 (62) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Peer Review, Data Analysis, Psychology, Data Validation

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

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Urinalysis, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Nutritional Assessment, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Health Assessment, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Demography

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    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, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Social Studies, Economics

    ★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Architecture, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Occupational Hygiene, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Materials science, Health Disparities, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Endocrinology

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • O

    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Experimentation, Safety Standards, Product Design, Regulatory Compliance, Mathematical Modeling, Product Testing, Design Specifications, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Documentation

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mindfulness, Public Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Mental Health Therapies

    ★ 4.5 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Maternal Health, Pharmacotherapy, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.3 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Visual Perception and the Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Neurology, Motion Arguments, Physiology, Anatomy

    ★ 4.7 (284) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
  • Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery: Northeastern University
  • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
  • Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
  • Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay
  • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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