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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


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    Yale University

    Vyombo vya Habari Dijitali kwa Matokeo ya Afya

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Social Impact, Behavioral Health, Web Content, Digital Analysis, Program Evaluation, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Public Health, Driving engagement, Survey Creation, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Clinical Practices, Telehealth

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    What to Finance in Health and at What Price?

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Public Health, Governance, Healthcare Ethics, Prioritization, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Pharmaceuticals, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Assessing Health Program Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Policy Development, Health Systems, Care Management, Data Collection, Record Keeping, Surveys, Utilization Management, Survey Creation, Community Health, Maternal Health, Data Quality, Research Design, Child Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Global Health Program Equity and Quality: Plan and Manage

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Administration, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Governance, Preventative Care, Community Outreach, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Governance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Cyber Governance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Interoperability, Data Management, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Legal Strategy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Risk, Epidemiology, Plaintiff, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Public Policies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Comparative Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Governance, Organizational Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Future Healthcare Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Policy, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Health Administration, Payment Systems, Care Coordination, Performance Measurement, Cost Reduction, Cost Management, Insurance, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Vyombo vya Habari Dijitali kwa Matokeo ya Afya: Yale University
  • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • What to Finance in Health and at What Price?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Assessing Health Program Delivery: Johns Hopkins University
  • Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy: Coursera
  • Global Health Program Equity and Quality: Plan and Manage: Johns Hopkins University
  • U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials : Starweaver
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies: University of Lausanne
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan

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