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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Billing, Clinic Management Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Value-Based Care, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Communication Systems, Health Policy, Digital Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Clinical Documentation, Radiology, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nursing, Responsible AI, Diagnostic Tests, Health Informatics, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Research, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, AI Personalization, Patient-centered Care
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Governance, Policy Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Environmental Issue, Data Collection, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Infant Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking
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Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Family Support, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Medicare, Primary Care, Medicaid, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavior Management, Patient Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Learning Strategies, Motivational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Medical Privacy, Workplace inclusivity, Legal Risk, Diversity and Inclusion, Record Keeping, Health Care, Insurance, Emergency Response, Marketing, Practice Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months