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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 Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Injury Prevention, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Accident Prevention, General Medicine, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology

    4.8 stars, 830 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • 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

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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
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  • 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

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  • T

    The George Washington University

    Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Technology, Nursing Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Assurance, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health And Safety Standards, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Job Safety Analysis, Organizational Change, Change Management, Systems Of Measurement

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    General Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Development, Mental Health, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Psychotherapy, Learning Strategies, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies, Human Learning, Child Development, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Social Sciences, Sociology, Scientific Methods

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Psychology, Persistence, Personal Development, Mental Health, School Psychology, Gerontology, Growth Mindedness, Creativity, Education and Training, Social Sciences, Relationship Building

    4.9 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Working With Children, Health Equity, Family Support, Exercise Science, Community Development, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services, Health Policy

    4.7 stars, 882 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Biology

    4.7 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Baby Care

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Respiration, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Clinical Assessment, Working With Children, Family Support, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Prenatal Development and Infancy

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Maternal Health, Child Health, Prenatal Care, Child Development, Human Development, Infant Care, Postpartum Care, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Mental and Behavioral Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Anatomy, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Meal Planning And Preparation, Medical Terminology, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Adaptability, Communication

    4.7 stars, 412 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (412) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Implementation Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford Online
  • EHR Workflows and Processes in Healthcare: SkillUp
  • Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety: The George Washington University
  • General Psychology: Pearson
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System

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