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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


  • 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

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Mindfulness, Clinical Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Patient Observation, Pharmacology

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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

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  • T

    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

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Meal Planning And Preparation, Behavior Management, Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Exercise Science

    4.8 stars, 5.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (5.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation

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

    ★ 4.9 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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

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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness

    4.7 stars, 5.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Security Awareness, Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Technical Support, Customer Support

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Child Nutrition and Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Working With Children, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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

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  • 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

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

  • Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing: Yale University
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto
  • EHR Fundamentals and Core Functions: SkillUp
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Healthcare IT Support: Johns Hopkins University
  • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford Online

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