Medical courses can help you learn anatomy, pharmacology, patient care techniques, and diagnostic procedures. You can build skills in clinical assessment, effective communication with patients, and understanding treatment protocols. Many courses introduce tools such as electronic health records (EHR) systems, medical imaging software, and telemedicine platforms, showing how these tools support patient management and enhance healthcare delivery.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Health Informatics, Image Analysis, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Graph Theory, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Program Development, Big Data
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, Data Processing, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Long Term Care
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Engineering Calculations, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Design Software, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Code Coverage, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Testing, System Testing, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Scenario Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Planning, Integration Testing, Simulations, System Requirements, Real Time Data
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Numerical Analysis, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Physics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Medical Imaging, System Configuration, Physics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Systems Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Test Data
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Browse the medical courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.
Consider your background and what you’re aiming to achieve—whether it’s entering the healthcare field, advancing your clinical knowledge, or exploring medical specialties.
These beginner-friendly courses are great for learners with limited or no medical background:
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Depending on the course, you can learn about anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, patient care, public health, mental health, or clinical research. Some courses also introduce skills like interpreting lab results or understanding healthcare systems.‎
Not necessarily. Coursera offers both beginner-friendly and advanced medical courses. Some are designed for the general public, while others are more suitable for healthcare students or professionals looking to deepen their expertise.‎