Humanitarian courses can help you learn crisis response strategies, community engagement techniques, and the principles of humanitarian law. You can build skills in needs assessment, resource allocation, and effective communication with diverse populations. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping disaster areas, data analysis software for evaluating program impact, and project management platforms to coordinate relief efforts.

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, User Feedback, Experimentation, Presentations, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Zurich
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Demography, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Legal Proceedings, Chronic Diseases, Health Information Management, Record Keeping, Medical Coding, Data Quality, Data Collection, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Relations, Workforce Development, Business Ethics, Policy Development, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Organizational Change, Change Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Trauma Care, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Treatment, Triage, Vital Signs, Psychiatry, Emergency Response, Injury Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Care Administration, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Health, Emergency Response, Decisiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Nursing, Health Education, Infectious Diseases, Nurse Education, Community Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Environmental Issue, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Emergency Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Dignity in Care, Empowerment, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Professionalism, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Interactive Learning, Social Justice, Patient Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Resilience, Nutrition and Diet, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science, Chronic Diseases, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks