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.
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Medicare, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospice
★ 4.8 (700) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Immunology, First Aid
★ 4.9 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications
★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems
★ 4.7 (288) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Telehealth, Economics, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance, Research
★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Documentation, Data Security
★ 4.5 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Hospital Experience, Value-Based Care
★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Technology, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Thinking
★ 4.6 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Legal Risk, Community Health, Hospital Experience, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management
★ 4.5 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Assessment, Decision Making, Health Technology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Model Evaluation, Quality Assessment
★ 4.3 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Economics, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis
★ 4.8 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks