Nursing courses can help you learn patient care techniques, medication administration, health assessment, and ethical decision-making. You can build skills in critical thinking, effective communication with patients and families, and teamwork in clinical settings. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records (EHR) systems, patient management software, and simulation labs that enhance hands-on learning and prepare you for real-world healthcare environments.

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Nursing Administration, Health Care, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Nursing Care, Nursing, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Policy, Health Administration, Nursing Practices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Instructional Design, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Nursing Management, Initiative and Leadership, Informatics, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Personal protective equipment, Intensive Care Medicine, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency and Intensive Care, Acute Care, Infection Control, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Nursing and Patient Care, Pharmacotherapy, Oxygen Therapy, Pharmacology, Pain Management, Infectious Diseases
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Preventative Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Patient Education and Support, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Care, Direct Patient Care, Care Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Oncology, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nursing Management, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Care Coordination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Budgeting, Medical Management, Patient Coordination, Operating Budget, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Staff Management, Hospital Experience, Nursing and Patient Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks