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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Human Learning, Research, Endocrinology, Biology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Research Methodologies, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.7 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, R Programming, Public Health, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Model Optimization, Differential Equations, Data Modeling, Immunology, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution
★ 4.8 (305) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology
★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Developmental Disabilities, Human Development, Formal Learning, Human Learning, Working With Children, Child Health, Companionship, Personal Development, Family Support, Sociology, Social Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Critical Thinking
★ 4.8 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Safety Assurance
★ 4.6 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Operating Room (OR), Sterilization, Sterile Procedure, Patient Positioning, Anatomy, Physiology, Surgery, Biology, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Pediatric First Aid, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Patient Positioning, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pediatrics, Postpartum Care, Patient Transport, Respiratory Care, Prenatal Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Transfer Equipment, Environment Health And Safety
★ 4.8 (313) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Systems Thinking, Neurology
★ 4.7 (442) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Patient Communication
★ 4.7 (364) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Health Assessment, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Spreadsheet Software, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis, Cultural Diversity
★ 4.5 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks