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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


  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.7 (331) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Culture Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Health Care Administration, Visionary, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Building, Teamwork, Diversity Awareness, Verbal Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

    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 (105) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Infectious Diseases, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Pharmacology

    ★ 4.8 (323) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Urinalysis, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology

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

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Validity and Bias in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (257) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Monitoring, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Presentation, Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology III

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Psychiatry

    ★ 4.9 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Welfare in the Clinic

    Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Preparation, Patient Education and Support, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Clinical Practices, Behavioral Management, Patient Observation, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Long Term Care, Pharmacology

    ★ 5 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam

    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 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research Ethics, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Informed Consent, Microbiology

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

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  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Introduction to Dental Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Radiography, Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Radiography, Periodontology, Dental Experience, Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Instruments, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, Surgery, Pediatrics

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston
  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology: University of Cambridge
  • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
  • Validity and Bias in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Terminology III: Rice University
  • Animal Welfare in the Clinic: The University of Edinburgh
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam: Duke University

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