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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


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    Northeastern University

    Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Health Care Administration, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, AI Personalization, Precision Medicine, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    A life with ADHD

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, School Psychology, Behavioral Management, Occupational Therapy, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacology, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Human Resources Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure, Employee Onboarding, Health Care Administration, Internal Communications, Labor Law

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    The Basics of Trauma Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Orthopedics, Wound Care, Surgical Suturing, Surgery, Neurology, Injury Prevention, Emergency Medicine, Triage, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Acute Care, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Medical Imaging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    247 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    What is Palliative Care?

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Active Listening, Health Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Physiology, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Bacterial Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Scientific Visualization, Taxonomy, Data Integration, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    297 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Innovation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Databases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • A life with ADHD: University of Geneva
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
  • Human Resources Management Essentials: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Basics of Trauma Surgery: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Bacterial Bioinformatics: University of Virginia
  • Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics : University of Minnesota

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