Population health courses can help you learn epidemiology, health policy, social determinants of health, and data analysis techniques. You can build skills in assessing community health needs, designing interventions, and evaluating health outcomes. Many courses introduce tools such as statistical software for data analysis, GIS for mapping health trends, and health informatics systems that support decision-making in public health initiatives.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Exercise Science, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health Therapies, Stress Management, Gerontology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Behavior Management, Adaptability, Communication, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Mental Health Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Concentration, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Preventative Care, Nutrition Counseling, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Respiration, Social Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Literacy, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Food and Beverage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Clinical Practices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Mitigation, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Intercultural Competence, Health Disparities, De-escalation Techniques, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Public Health
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Sciences, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Sociology, Medicare, Diversity Programs, Healthcare Ethics, Community Organizing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Systems, Social Impact, R (Software), Data Analysis, Data Literacy, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Biomedical Technology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Diagnostic Tests, Cardiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Oncology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Care, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Science, Health Education, Community Health, Health Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Organizing, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Clinical Leadership, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks