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 Collaboration, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Nursing Management, Initiative and Leadership, Informatics, Cultural Diversity
★ 4.3 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices
★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Preventative Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building
★ 4.9 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Nursing Administration, Health Care, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Nursing Care, Nursing, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Policy, Health Administration, Nursing Practices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Critical Care, Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Care, Intensive Care Unit, Respiratory Therapy, Mechanical Ventilation, Emergency and Intensive Care, Personal protective equipment, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Acute Care, Infection Control, Diagnostic Tests, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Pain Management, Oxygen Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.8 (201) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 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, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling
★ 4.7 (166) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

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

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 (101) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Care Coordination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Budgeting, Medical Management, Patient Coordination, Operating Budget, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Staff Management, Hospital Experience, Nursing and Patient Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance
★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Immersify
Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Nephrology, Urology, Gynecology, Physiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Immunology, Pathology, Health Assessment
★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months