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Population Health Courses

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.

Popular Population Health Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis

    3.7 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Health Policy, Research, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Medical Privacy, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Patient Safety, Digital pedagogy, Chronic Diseases, Data Security

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Florida

    Fixing Healthcare Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Culture Transformation, Lean Manufacturing, Health Care Administration, Organizational Change, Health Systems, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Development, Production Process, Accident Prevention, Change Management, Leadership, Team Building, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.7 stars, 138 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Budgeting, Price Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Finance, Health Care Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cost Estimation, Corporate Finance, Health Care, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting

    4.6 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Medical Emergency, Wound Care, First Aid, Orthopedics, Patient Evaluation, Infection Control, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Human Musculoskeletal System

    5 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Simulación en ciencias de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Learning Theory, Clinical Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Patient Treatment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies

    4.8 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, GIS Software, Case Studies, Health Systems, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Data Management, AI literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    AAPC

    The Billing and Collection Process

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Denial Management, Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Regulatory Compliance

    4.8 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Basic Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Care Management, Emergency Medicine, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Assessment

    4.6 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Novartis

    Introduction to Drug Hunting

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry

    4.8 stars, 163 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans: University of Michigan
  • Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Fixing Healthcare Delivery: University of Florida
  • Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Healthcare Finance: University of Michigan
  • Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies: University of Colorado System
  • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1: University of Lausanne
  • The Billing and Collection Process: AAPC

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