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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pathology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Evaluation, Health Education, Athletic Training, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Training Programs, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Support, Health Technology, Bed Management, Hospital Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Infrastructure Architecture, Nursing and Patient Care, Capacity Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Health Care, Precision Medicine, Patient Treatment, Maternal Health, Biology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, Community Health
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Hospital Experience, Health Administration, Medical Management, Health Systems, Administration, Care Management, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Coordination, Coordination
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Pediatric First Aid, Defibrillation, Clinical Assessment, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Blood Pressure, Vital Signs, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Bed Management, Patient Flow, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing, Nursing Care, Health Care Administration, Nursing Practices, Care Coordination, Health Care, Progressive Care Unit, Direct Patient Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Data Quality, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Care, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Research Design, Leadership, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Geospatial Mapping
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Health Equity, Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Justice, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months