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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

    One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

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    Mixed · 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 Management, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Oncology, Caregiving, Health Assessment, Patient Referral, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation, Long Term Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Mental Health

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Theoretical Bases of Health and Injury Management

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Medical Equipment and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Analytics, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Epidemiology, Load Balancing, Decision Tree Learning, Health Education, Systems Engineering, Psychological Evaluations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Mental Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science, Clinical Trials

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    SkillUp

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Training, Occupational Health, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · 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, Mental Concentration, Resilience, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Sensory Systems Analysis, Relationship Building, Social Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    AI and Health: Future Perspectives and Transformations

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Injury Prevention, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), AI Personalization, Health Systems, Exercise Science, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare Ethics, Machine Learning, Human Machine Interfaces, Predictive Modeling, Risk Management, Real Time Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    McMaster University

    Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Kinesiology, Time Management, Lifting Ability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Habit Formation, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Community Mental Health Services, Health Disparities, Care Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

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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, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Mitigation, Community Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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, Clinical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Clinical Informatics, Deep Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Laws, Energy and Utilities, Environment Health And Safety, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
  • Theoretical Bases of Health and Injury Management : Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Basics: SkillUp
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • AI and Health: Future Perspectives and Transformations: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.: McMaster University
  • Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters: University of Copenhagen
  • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

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