Nursing courses can help you learn patient care techniques, medication administration, health assessment, and ethical decision-making. You can build skills in critical thinking, effective communication with patients and families, and teamwork in clinical settings. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records (EHR) systems, patient management software, and simulation labs that enhance hands-on learning and prepare you for real-world healthcare environments.

Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Health Care
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Accident Prevention, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Risk Management, Injury Prevention, First Aid, Fire And Life Safety, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Self-Discipline, Resourcefulness, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Adaptability, Personal protective equipment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Community Mental Health Services, Personal Development, Mental Health, Case Studies, Recognizing Others, Positive Behavior Support, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Primary Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient-centered Care, Behavioral Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Community Health, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Scientific Methods, Medical Management, Health Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Systems Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Clinical Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Nursing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing Administration, Professional Development, Nursing Care, Clinical Experience, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Communication, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Leadership, Teamwork, Empathy, Self-Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Pharmacology, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Process, Care Coordination, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks