Health coaching courses can help you learn behavior change techniques, nutrition fundamentals, motivational interviewing, and wellness program design. You can build skills in client assessment, goal-setting strategies, and effective communication to support individuals in achieving their health objectives. Many courses introduce tools like health tracking apps and assessment questionnaires that enhance your ability to monitor progress and tailor coaching strategies.
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Data Entry, Personally Identifiable Information, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Registration, Health Informatics, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, Desktop Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, Health Care, Patient Communication, Technical Support, Customer Support
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Kinesiology, Nephrology, Biology, Vital Signs, Blood Pressure, Neurology, Urinalysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Manual Therapy, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Pain Management, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Therapy, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Cleanliness, Intravenous Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental Health Therapies, Health Care, Physical Science, Maternal Health, Mental Health
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Occupational Therapy, Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Coordination, Coaching, Athletic Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Coaching, Train The Trainer, Physical Stamina, Goal Setting, Safety Standards, Mobility Assistance, Mechanics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, Manual Therapy, Lifting Ability, Exercise Therapy, Exercise Science, Nutritional Assessment, Mobility Assistance, Nutrition Education, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Training Programs, Pain Management, Education and Training
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months