• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Health Policy

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


  • 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

  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse

    4.9 stars, 3.1K reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

  • 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
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology

    4.2 stars, 223 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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
    New
    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, 508 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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
  • T

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Implementation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Program Evaluation, Science and Research, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Clinical Trials, Research, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Case Studies, Performance Measurement, Health Systems, Data Collection, Decision Making, Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
1…353637…291

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

  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford Online
  • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • ISO 7101:2023 Fundamentals: British Standards Institution
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford Online
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok