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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Health Information Management, Data Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Health Informatics, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Analysis, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Diversity Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Economics

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Exercise Science, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health Therapies, Stress Management, Gerontology

    4.7 stars, 490 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Human Resource Policies, Tax Management, Human Resources, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Specialized Accounting, Managed Care, Administration, Insurance, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Future Health: Digital Health and Healthcare Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Precision Medicine, Telehealth, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Care, Data Science, Innovation, Medical Telemetry, Big Data, Biomedical Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Education, Home Health Care, General Medicine

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Adaptation, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Sciences, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Sociology, Medicare, Diversity Programs, Healthcare Ethics, Community Organizing

    4.6 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Informatics, Health Care, Managed Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Medical Prescription, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Health Policy, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management, Payment Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Practice Management

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Innovation, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Health Information Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Informatics, Health Care Administration, Strategic Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Agile Methodology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Healthcare Systems, HMIS and Medical Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Systems, Infection Control, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Administration, Health Technology, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record, Hand Hygiene, Electronic Medical Record System, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Project Management

    4.9 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare: SkillUp
  • Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy: Coursera
  • Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives: Johns Hopkins University
  • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
  • Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Future Health: Digital Health and Healthcare Innovation: John Wiley & Sons
  • Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford Online

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