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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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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Payment Systems, Intellectual Property, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Commercialization, Drug Development, Competitive Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Evaluation, Biomedical Technology, Stakeholder Analysis, Pharmaceuticals

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    Imperial College London

    Measuring Disease in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Health Policy, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Working With Children, Health Equity, Family Support, Exercise Science, Community Development, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services, Health Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Financial and Managerial Accounting in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Fiscal Management, Capital Expenditure, Revenue Cycle Management, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Value-Based Care, Gift Accounting, Managed Care, Insurance, Accounting, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Finance, Health Care

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Child Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Nursing Care, Care Management, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient-centered Care, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Family Support, Health Policy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Telehealth

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Value-Based Care, Clinical Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Digital Transformation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

    Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Teaching, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Developmental Disabilities, Crisis Intervention, Functional Behavior Assessment, Trauma Care

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Pathology, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, General Medicine, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Cell Biology, Patient Communication, Practice Management

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Internal Medicine, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Pathology, Oncology, Neurology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Program Development

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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

  • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
  • Measuring Disease in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
  • Financial and Managerial Accounting in Healthcare: University of Arizona
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
  • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
  • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh

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