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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

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Gerontology, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Laboratory Testing, Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Scripting, Algorithms, Chemistry, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Oncology, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CVS Health

    CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Data Entry, Customer Relationship Building, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Conflict Management, Retail Store Operations, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Communication, Time Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Information Extraction from Free Text Data in Health

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Clinical Informatics, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Policy Development, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Machine Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Media and Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Empathy, Psychology, Social Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Internal Auditing, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Safety Culture, Occupational Health, Safety Audits, Job Safety Analysis, Risk Control, Risk Management, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Development, Document Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
  • CVS Health Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Information Extraction from Free Text Data in Health: University of Michigan
  • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local: Johns Hopkins University
  • Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters: University of Copenhagen
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto

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