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.

The University of Edinburgh
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 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse
★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford Online
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 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
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 (5.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
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 (5.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
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 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

British Standards Institution
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

Johns Hopkins University
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 (508) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford Online
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 (9.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
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 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
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