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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Journey Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Organizational Change, Managed Care, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Data Quality, AI Enablement, Care Management, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Business Analytics, Data Compilation, AI Product Strategy, Health Policy

    4.5 stars, 215 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Value-Based Care, Public Health, Care Management, Health Care, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

    4.2 stars, 51 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (51) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education and Support, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Patient Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Stress Management, Program Evaluation

    4.1 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Family Support, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Nutrition Education, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials

    4.8 stars, 43 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (43) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    AAPC

    Insurance Specifics

    Skills you'll gain: Denial Management, Medical Billing and Coding, Claims Processing, Medical Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Insurance Policies, Utilization Management, Insurance, Revenue Cycle Management, Medicare, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Health Technology, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Science

    4.6 stars, 236 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Innovation, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Health Information Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Informatics, Health Care Administration, Strategic Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Agile Methodology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Exercise Science, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health Therapies, Stress Management, Gerontology

    4.7 stars, 491 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Human Resource Policies, Tax Management, Human Resources, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Specialized Accounting, Managed Care, Administration, Insurance, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Health Care Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Operational Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Value-Based Care, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Improvement, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Care, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Health Technology, Quality Assessment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Qualitative Research

    4.6 stars, 306 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (306) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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