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Population Health Courses

Population health courses can help you learn epidemiology, health policy, social determinants of health, and data analysis techniques. You can build skills in assessing community health needs, designing interventions, and evaluating health outcomes. Many courses introduce tools such as statistical software for data analysis, GIS for mapping health trends, and health informatics systems that support decision-making in public health initiatives.

Popular Population Health Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sanitation, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Hygiene, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Epidemiology

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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: Health systems, Policy and Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Care, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Health Administration, Public Policies, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Development, Research, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, International Relations, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Economics, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Infant Care, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Surveys, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue, Peer Review

    4.8
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Nouvelles approches pour mesurer la santé de la population

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Community Health, Health Information Management, Data Integration, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Health Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Development, Child Health, Health Care, Maternal Health, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Data Collection, Care Coordination

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Social Determinants of Health : University of Michigan
  • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems: Imperial College London
  • Health Systems Development: Health systems, Policy and Research: Imperial College London
  • Translating Research to Communities : University of Michigan
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Health Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
  • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Nouvelles approches pour mesurer la santé de la population: Johns Hopkins University

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