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.
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases
★ 4.8 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Health Policy, Medicaid, Health Systems, Diversity Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Managed Care, Socioeconomics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Diversity Training, AI literacy
★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Organizational Change, Care Coordination, Managed Care, Health Care Administration, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Governance, Health Policy, Health Technology, Expense Management, Performance Measurement, Financial Modeling, Finance
★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication
★ 4.8 (227) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Meal Planning And Preparation, Physiology, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.6 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy Operations, Healthcare Project Management, Community Health, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Administration, Medication Therapy Management, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Supervision, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment
★ 4.9 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Document Management
★ 4.8 (167) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Chemistry
★ 4.8 (301) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, GIS Software, Case Studies, Health Systems, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Data Management, AI literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Communication, Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Data Entry, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Medical Terminology, Regulatory Compliance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quality Assurance
★ 4 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy
★ 4.5 (20) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Policy Analysis, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Mental and Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Research
★ 4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months