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.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Social Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Decision Intelligence
★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Documentation, Automation, AI Integrations, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, System Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression
★ 4.6 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Human Development, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Research, Neurology, Legal Proceedings
★ 4.4 (95) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Emergency Response, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Medical Emergency, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Assessment, Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Novartis
Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Risk Management, Risk Analysis
★ 4.9 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health
★ 4.8 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Orthopedics, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Referral, Human Musculoskeletal System
★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry
★ 4.8 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Hemodynamics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiology, Patient Observation, Life Support, Clinical Practices, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medical Emergency, Electrophysiology, Anatomy, Blood Pressure, Physiology, Nursing
★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Infection Control, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Clinical Assessment, Specimen Collection, Medical Devices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Preventative Care, Health Technology, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy
★ 4.5 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy, Epidemiology
★ 4.8 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months