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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Study Designs in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Research Design, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Science and Research, Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 623 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (623) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Biostatistics, Community Health, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Immunology, Preventative Care, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications

    4.9 stars, 235 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sustainable Systems, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    4.6 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (175) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Anxiety and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Treatment, Physiology

    4.8 stars, 245 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    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
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Specimen Processing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, International Relations, Diagnostic Tests, Direct Patient Care, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Practices, Drug Development, Media and Communications

    4.7 stars, 222 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (222) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health

    4.9 stars, 510 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Clinical Monitoring, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Case Report Forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Informed Consent, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 628 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (628) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #4: Drug Safety - Pharmacovigilance

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Medical Prescription, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Continuous Monitoring, Public Health, Event Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Scientific Methods, Advanced Analytics

    4.7 stars, 111 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (111) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Health Assessment, Demography, Disabilities, Chronic Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Environment, Taxonomy

    4.9 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MedCerts

    Surgical Technology Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Room (OR), Surgery, Patient Positioning, Sterilization, Sterile Procedure, Patient Preparation, Perioperative Care, Asepsis, General Surgery, Pharmacology, Medical Equipment, Infection Control, Medication Dispensation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Occupational Hygiene, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Study Designs in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • Anxiety and Related Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University
  • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Clinical Trials Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pillar #4: Drug Safety - Pharmacovigilance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution: Imperial College London

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