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Health Policy Courses

Health policy courses can help you learn about healthcare systems, policy analysis, health economics, and the impact of legislation on public health. You can build skills in data interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and evaluating health outcomes. Many courses introduce tools like policy simulation software, data visualization platforms, and statistical analysis programs, that support assessing the effectiveness of health interventions and making informed policy recommendations.

Popular Health Policy Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sanitation, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Hygiene, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Epidemiology

    4.8 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Design, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7 stars, 384 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (384) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Health Informatics Capstone & Innovation Project

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Health Technology, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Flow, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Interoperability, Clinical Documentation, AI Integrations, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Project Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Dental Procedures, Oral Hygiene, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology, Surgery

    4.9 stars, 827 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (827) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for Health and Travel

    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

    Category: New
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Oncology, Caregiving, Health Assessment, Patient Referral, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation, Long Term Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Mental Health

    4.8 stars, 116 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (42) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    AI-Driven Electronic Health Records & Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Electronic Medical Record System, Responsible AI, Revenue Cycle Management, No-Code Development, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Patient Education and Support, AI Security, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Patient Communication, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Smart Goals

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Laboratory Testing, Matlab, Failure Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Mathematical Software, Laboratory Research, Scripting, Statistical Process Controls, Scripting Languages, Materials science, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 158 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (158) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment Health And Safety, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Policy Analysis

    4.9 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Community Mental Health Services, Care Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Automate GKE Configurations with Config Sync and Policy Controller

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Group Policy, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health Informatics Capstone & Innovation Project: Illinois Tech
  • The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease: University of Pennsylvania
  • English for Health and Travel: Arizona State University
  • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford Online
  • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI-Driven Electronic Health Records & Data Management: STARWEAVER
  • Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health: University of Michigan

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