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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


  • P

    Peking University

    流行病学基础(上)

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Medical Science and Research, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Public Health, Triage, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Care Management, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Analysis

    4.8 stars, 119 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Peer Review, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Needs Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Goal Setting, Adaptability

    4.7 stars, 466 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (466) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiology, Experimentation, Research Design, Psychology, Image Analysis, Hemodynamics, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry

    4.7 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Management Training And Development, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Health Systems, Care Coordination, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Hospital Medicine, Financial Management

    4.8 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Cell Cultures, Environment, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Production Process, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Natural Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Scalability

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Neurology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment

    4.9 stars, 238 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (238) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Patient Communication

    4.7 stars, 364 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Biochemistry, Stress Management, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6 stars, 448 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (448) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Anatomy & Physiology: Endocrine System

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Neurology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Biology, Medical Terminology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    History of Mental Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy

    4.6 stars, 155 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Telehealth Best Practices and Uses

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Equity, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Care, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Practices, Health Policy, Technical Support, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care

    4.6 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 流行病学基础(上): Peking University
  • Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings: University of Copenhagen
  • Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar: Universidad de los Andes
  • Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Endocrine System: Lecturio

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