Opioid crisis courses can help you learn about addiction science, the impact of opioids on communities, treatment options, and policy responses. You can build skills in data analysis for tracking opioid use trends, effective communication strategies for outreach, and methods for developing community-based interventions. Many courses introduce tools like data visualization software for analyzing health statistics and case management systems that support patient care, helping you apply these skills in real-world settings.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Communication Planning, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, AI Product Strategy, Real Time Data, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Business Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Public Relations, Content Creation, Marketing and Public Relations, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Prompt Engineering, Team Leadership, Promotions and Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Business Continuity, Communication, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Systems Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Policies, Strategic Leadership, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Water Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks