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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Sensory Systems Analysis, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Physiology, Biology

    4.3 stars, 731 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (731) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Science and Research, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Risk Analysis, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 742 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (742) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Qualitative Methods and Ethics in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Research, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Statistics, Psychology, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Zurich

    Myocardial Infarction

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Electocardiography, Acute Care, Chronic Diseases, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8 stars, 469 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Social Studies, Life Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Epidemiology

    4.8 stars, 610 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (610) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    Translational Medicine 1: Gene Editing & Molecular Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Medical Imaging, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Clinical Trials, Radiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Practices, Laboratory Research, Clinical Informatics, Experimentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • R

    Rice University

    Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Education and Support, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Dignity in Care, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Diagnostic Tests, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Language Learning

    4.7 stars, 339 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Ideation, Market Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices, Product Quality (QA/QC), Market Dynamics, Feasibility Studies, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Verification And Validation, Experimentation, Biochemistry, Safety Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

    4.7 stars, 586 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Psychological Evaluations, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Tenacity, Program Evaluation, Personal Attributes, Persistence, Data Collection, Journals, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Reliability

    4.4 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Pharmacology

    4.8 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine

    4.8 stars, 118 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (118) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Commercialization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Sales, Managed Care, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Product Planning, Clinical Trials, Portfolio Management, Clinical Research, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why: Duke University
  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
  • Qualitative Methods and Ethics in Psychology: Sage Publications
  • Myocardial Infarction: University of Zurich
  • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
  • Translational Medicine 1: Gene Editing & Molecular Imaging: Taipei Medical University
  • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
  • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: University of Pennsylvania
  • Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: American Psychological Association

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