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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity
★ 4.8 (426) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Advocacy, Patient Education and Support, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication, Goal Setting
★ 4.7 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Meditation & Breathwork, Clinical Assessment, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health Therapies, Physiology
★ 4.8 (224) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Hand Hygiene, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Patient Communication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Care Coordination, Media and Communications, Patient Education and Support, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Cleanliness, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.8 (268) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Instructional Design, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Behavioral Management, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment
★ 4.6 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Mechanical Ventilation, Healthcare Ethics, Airway Management, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Communication, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Oxygen Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology
★ 4.8 (201) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nursing Management, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapy
★ 4.8 (102) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication
★ 4.7 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Media and Communications
★ 4.8 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Caregiving, Patient Communication, Home Health Care, Needs Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Problem Solving, Health Care, Stress Management, Recognizing Others, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Goal Setting, Care Coordination, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Care Management, Clinical Leadership, Direct Patient Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks