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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 Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 2 : Theories, models and tools

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Psychology of Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health And Wellness Coaching, Psychology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Self-Discipline

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Long Term Care, Health Care, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

    5 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuroscience Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Sensory Systems Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Statistical Inference

    4.7 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Food and Beverage, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Health Informatics, Performance Tuning, Data Access, Databases, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Electrocardiogram (ECG)

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Electrophysiology, Cardiology, Clinical Nursing, Critical Care

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Family Law, Proactivity, Court Systems, Mitigation, Conflict Management, Planning, Communication

    4.4 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    一堂課讓你認識肺癌(Basic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment)

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Oncology, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Immunology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning, Patient Education and Support, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Imaging, Environmental Science

    4.9 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Security Strategy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Sharing, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 2 : Theories, models and tools: University of Lausanne
  • Psychology of Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Neuroscience Methods: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): Lecturio
  • Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • 一堂課讓你認識肺癌(Basic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment): National Taiwan University
  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify

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