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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Case Studies
★ 4.1 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Architecture, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Occupational Hygiene, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Materials science, Health Disparities, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Endocrinology
★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Research Design, Electrophysiology, Physiology
★ 4.6 (110) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication
★ 4.8 (231) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Research Methodologies, Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Public Health
★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Care Coordination, Policy Development, Governance
★ 4.8 (73) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Demography, Pharmacotherapy, Psychology, Culture
★ 4.8 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Collaboration, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Health Care, Patient Positioning, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, End User Training and Support, Telecommunications, Communication
★ 4.9 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Claims Processing, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Clinical Documentation, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Health Administration, Medical Terminology, System Monitoring, Site Reliability Engineering, Adjudication, Ansible
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Pain Management, Basic Patient Care, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Family Support, Planning
★ 4.8 (306) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Pathology, Biology, Research
★ 4.8 (161) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Scientific Visualization, Taxonomy, Data Import/Export
★ 4.7 (320) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months