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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 Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Positivity, Psychological Evaluations, Science and Research, Research Design, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Experimentation, Mental Health, Needs Assessment

    4.8 stars, 936 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (936) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Immunology, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Communication, Drug Development, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Child Welfare, Preventative Care, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health

    4.9 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Psychology of Popularity

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Sociology, Child Development, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research

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

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

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  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    中医药与中华传统文化

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Culture, Contraindication, Cultural Diversity, Health Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, General Medicine, Ancient History, Physiology, Liberal Arts

    4.6 stars, 228 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (228) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    Emory University

    Communicating During Global Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Mitigation, Public Affairs, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Outreach, Community Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7 stars, 362 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (362) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 190 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (190) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Meditation & Breathwork, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Pain Management, Personal Care, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Care Management, Contraindication, Treatment Planning, Patient-centered Care, Manual Therapy

    4.8 stars, 931 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (931) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Sustainable Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Occupational Health, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis

    4.8 stars, 96 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (96) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Florida

    The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Preventative Care, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Infectious Diseases, First Aid, Ancient History

    4.9 stars, 997 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (997) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Personal Development, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 99 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Outbreaks and Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

    4.8 stars, 778 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (778) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
  • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents: Johns Hopkins University
  • Psychology of Popularity: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • 中医药与中华传统文化: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Communicating During Global Emergencies: Emory University
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida

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