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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Analysis, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Diversity Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Climate change and health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Health Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Policy Development, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    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, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Gerontology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Health Systems, Health Care, Behavioral Health, Health Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Nursing Administration, Health Care, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Nursing Care, Nursing, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Policy, Health Administration, Nursing Practices

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Empower School of Health

    Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare 5.0, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Surgery, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Disparities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Equity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Policy, Biomedical Technology, Automation

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Emergency Response, Water Resources, Hand Hygiene, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Water Quality, Radiation Protection, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Immunology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    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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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Health Care, Community Health, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Correlation Analysis, Heat Maps, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Trauma Care

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Globalisation and health governance

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Lobbying, Governance, Research, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, World History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Community Organizing, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Preventative Care, Health Care, Advocacy, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology, Immigration Law, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Discussion Facilitation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives: Johns Hopkins University
  • Climate change and health: Imperial College London
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies: University of Lausanne
  • Value-Based Care: Population Health: University of Houston
  • Healthcare Organizations: Lecturio
  • Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects: Empower School of Health
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection: Imperial College London
  • What to Finance in Health and at What Price?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Globalisation and health governance: Imperial College London

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