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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    EHR Fundamentals and Core Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Entry, Health Information Management, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Health Informatics, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Technology, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Patient Registration, Practice Management Software, Data Validation, Medical Privacy, Record Keeping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Documentation, Patient Flow, Health Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Behaviour and Welfare

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Pain Management, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Management, Scientific Methods, Behavior Management, Psychological Evaluations, Companionship, Stress Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Science and Research

    4.8 stars, 5.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    British Standards Institution

    ISO 7101:2023 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Quality Management Systems, Governance, Quality Assessment, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Measurement, Patient-centered Care, Audit Planning, Risk Management, Quality Monitoring, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Occupational Safety And Health, Medical Records, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Research Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 348 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Midwifery, Child Health, Childbirth, Postpartum Care, Prenatal Care, Health Disparities, Care Management, Health Equity, Dignity in Care, Infant Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy

    4.8 stars, 261 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (261) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • D

    Duke University

    Introductory Human Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nephrology, Hemodynamics, Biology, Vital Signs, Electrophysiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Blood Pressure, Cell Biology, Neurology

    4.8 stars, 5.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • Y

    Yale University

    Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Behavioral Management, Mental Health, Working With Children, Habit Formation, Community Mental Health Services, Family Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security

    4.8 stars, 279 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, De-escalation Techniques, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Organizing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Policy, Research, Case Law

    4.8 stars, 506 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (506) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    AI in Healthcare: Opportunities & Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Large Language Modeling, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Augmented Reality, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Internet Of Things, Big Data, Data Collection, Reinforcement Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Virtual Reality, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Concision, Report Writing, Grammar, Editing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Grant Writing, Journals, Research, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Media and Communications

    4.9 stars, 9.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (9.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    EHR Workflows and Processes in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Patient Registration, Data Entry, Health Informatics, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Integrity, Health Technology, Data Validation, Data Quality, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Clinical Documentation, Practice Management Software, Record Keeping, Care Coordination, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • EHR Fundamentals and Core Functions: SkillUp
  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • ISO 7101:2023 Fundamentals: British Standards Institution
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care: Yale University
  • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
  • Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing: Yale University
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI in Healthcare: Opportunities & Challenges: Taipei Medical University

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