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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 Colorado System

    School Health for Children and Adolescents

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Developmental Disabilities, Parent Communication, Care Management, Child Health, Care Coordination, Disabilities, Medical Emergency, Student Support and Services, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, First Aid, Behavioral Health

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Policies, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7 stars, 265 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (265) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Clinical Documentation, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Economics

    4.8 stars, 152 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Healthcare Project Management, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Decision Making, Health Technology, Teamwork, Reliability

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Healthcare Economics and Insurance Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Cost Control, Health Policy, Financial Management, Insurance, Supply And Demand, Forecasting, Economics, Financial Systems, Market Dynamics, Utilization Management, Resource Utilization, Community Health, Benefits Administration, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Insurance, Health Policy, Economics, Payment Systems, Hospice

    4.8 stars, 707 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (707) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Diversity Awareness, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Organizing, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Biology

    4.6 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

    Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Nutrition, Oral Health, Preventative Care, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care

    4.9 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Journey Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Organizational Change, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Care Management, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Predictive Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Payment Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Data Integrity

    4.5 stars, 215 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Program Evaluation

    4.1 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Child Health, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Mental Health, Infection Control

    4.7 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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