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: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Innovation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Status Examination, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months