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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Safety Assurance, Patient-centered Care, Accident Prevention, Collaboration, Safety Standards, Teamwork, Patient Advocacy, Hospital Experience, Patient Communication, Stress First Aid, Accountability, Risk Management, Accountability Frameworks, Reliability, Behavior Management, Leadership, Communication
★ 4.8 (455) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Motivational Skills, Communication, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation, Psychotherapy, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness
★ 4.3 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Patient Education and Support, Injury Prevention, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Care, Human Relations Movement
★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology
★ 4.7 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
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 (131) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Medical Assistance, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Nutrition, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation
★ 5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient-centered Care, Medical Prescription, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Science and Research
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Endocrinology, Neurology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Pathology, Medical Practices and Procedures, Medical Records, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, General Medicine, Physiology
★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Program Evaluation, Driving engagement, Digital Analysis, Digital Communications, Content Management, Surveys
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Science and Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Report Writing, Experimentation, Social Sciences
★ 4.4 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Peer Review
★ 4.5 (467) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, Problem Management, Needs Assessment, Clinical Practices, User Centered Design, Process Modeling
★ 4.8 (203) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks