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.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Coordination, Experimentation, Anatomy
★ 4.7 (660) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiology, Experimentation, Research Design, Psychology, Image Analysis, Hemodynamics, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry
★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Diagnostic Tests, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.8 (380) · Beginner · 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 Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Socioeconomics, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pollution Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Art History, Environmental Monitoring
★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Medical Emergency, Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Trauma Care, Safety Training, Neurology, Care Management, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Care Procedure and Regulation
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Occupational Medicine, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Hemodynamics, Preventative Care, Oxygen Therapy, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Environment, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Psychosocial Assessments, Biology, Engineering
★ 4.8 (832) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Empower School of Health
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Health Informatics, Digital Transformation, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Equity, Information Privacy, Blockchain, Cloud Storage, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
★ 3.9 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Medical Record System, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Health Informatics, Quality Improvement, Media and Communications, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records
★ 4.7 (110) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Respiratory Therapy, Compassion, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Care Management, Communication
★ 4.8 (513) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Managed Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Public Health
★ 4.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months