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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


  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Oncology

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

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  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Environmental Issue, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Safety Assurance, Patient-centered Care, Accident Prevention, Collaboration, Safety Standards, Teamwork, Patient Advocacy, Hospital Experience, Patient Communication, Stress First Aid, Accountability, Risk Management, Accountability Frameworks, Reliability, Behavior Management, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (455) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    Immersify

    Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Physiology, Health Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    MedCerts

    The Human Body's Communication Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Endocrinology, Neurology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Pathology, Medical Practices and Procedures, Medical Records, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, General Medicine, Physiology

    ★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Science and Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Report Writing, Experimentation, Social Sciences

    ★ 4.4 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Psychological Evaluations, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Stress Management, Learning Strategies, Scientific Methods, Research

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

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  • L

    Lund University

    Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Oncology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Positioning, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Treatment Planning, Physics, Production Process

    ★ 4.6 (284) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Peer Review

    ★ 4.5 (467) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, Problem Management, Needs Assessment, Clinical Practices, User Centered Design, Process Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (203) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Stanford University

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Coaching, Physiology, Habit Formation, Scientific Methods

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

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations: University of Lausanne
  • Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II): Johns Hopkins University
  • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
  • The Human Body's Communication Systems: MedCerts
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project: University of Amsterdam
  • Introduction to Psychology: National Taiwan University
  • Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III): Johns Hopkins University

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