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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Lactation Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control

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

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Functional Specification, Process Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (80) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.8 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

    ★ 4.8 (296) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Hearing Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Communication Disorders, Pathology, Physiology, Patient Treatment

    ★ 4.8 (493) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Visual Perception and the Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Neurology, Motion Arguments, Physiology, Anatomy

    ★ 4.7 (283) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Technology, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care, Telehealth, Emerging Technologies, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Health Education, Health Policy, Medical Equipment and Technology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.6 (131) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Research, Clinical Research, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Mentorship, Team Collaboration

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Integrative Bodywork Techniques for Practitioners

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Mindfulness, Exercise Therapy, Patient Communication, Pain Management, Emotional Intelligence, Anatomy, Self-Awareness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sensory Systems Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Family Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Intravenous Therapy, Mental Health

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Peking University

    流行病学基础(上)

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Medical Science and Research, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis

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

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

  • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Life Cycle Assessment: University of Michigan
  • Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Introduction to Hearing Loss: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Visual Perception and the Brain: Duke University
  • Introduction to the Healthcare Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Translational Science: University of Michigan

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