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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Safety Standards, Science and Research, Mental Health
★ 4.9 (860) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing and Patient Care
★ 4.7 (166) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

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

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Personal Care, Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Care Management, Stress Management
★ 4.8 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The George Washington University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Assurance, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Job Safety Analysis, Organizational Change, Change Management, Systems Of Measurement
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · 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

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

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

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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Parent Communication, Care Management, Pediatric First Aid, Care Coordination, Psychosocial Assessments, Medical Emergency, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Pulmonology, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nursing, Airway Management
★ 4.8 (732) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Hematology, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Health Disparities, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.7 (740) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months