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.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Equipment decontamination, Sanitation, Hand Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology
★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Positivity, Personal Development, Stress Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Optimism, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies
★ 4.8 (525) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Vital Signs, Rehabilitation, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Safety, Basic Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Patient Observation, Caregiving, Direct Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Toileting, Nursing Basics, Personal Care, Nursing Care, Nurse Education, Infection Control
★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Gerontology, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Long Term Care, Family Support
★ 4.8 (676) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Drug Development, Medical Billing, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Hospital Admissions, Hospital Medicine, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Nursing Practices, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Nursing Care, Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, Safety Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nursing Process, Nurse Education, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Patient-centered Care, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology
★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Fire And Life Safety, Safety Training, Safety and Security, Public Safety and National Security, Resilience, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Composure, Positivity, Resourcefulness, Planning, Adaptability, Water Quality, Communication
★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Mentorship, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Nurse Education, Adult Education, Coaching, Informatics, Instructional Design, Educational Materials
★ 4.8 (99) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Medical Record System, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Health Informatics, Quality Improvement, Media and Communications, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records
★ 4.7 (109) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks