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Global Health Courses

Global Health courses can help you learn epidemiology, health policy analysis, global disease prevention, and health systems management. You can build skills in data analysis, program evaluation, and community health assessment. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing health data, geographic information systems for mapping disease spread, and frameworks for evaluating health interventions.


Popular Global Health Courses and Certifications


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    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
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    126 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Health Care, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Health Systems, Risk Analysis

    4.8
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Decision Support Systems, Data Management, Health Technology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Medical History Documentation, Family Support, Caregiving

    4.7
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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Multimedia, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Design Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Qualitative Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    951 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavior Management, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    227 reviews

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    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Culture, Economics, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Positive Behavior Support

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    512 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Genentech

    Data Science in Health Technology Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Decision Support Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Assessment, Analysis, Health Technology, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Trials, Systems Of Measurement

    4.4
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    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Creativity, Technology Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Global Financial Markets and Instruments

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Equities, Finance, Financial Services, Market Liquidity, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Fixed Asset, Cash Flows

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings: University of Copenhagen
  • Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
  • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health: Coursera
  • The Data Science of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910: University of Virginia
  • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto
  • Data Science in Health Technology Assessment: Genentech

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