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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


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Researcher Management and Leadership Training

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    409 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    355 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Clinical Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Musculoskeletal Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Positioning, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Professionalism, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Pulmonology, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Caregiving, Substance Abuse, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology II

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    210 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Health Policy, Medicaid, Health Systems, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    What is Palliative Care?

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    302 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Student Success: American Psychological Association
  • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology: Duke University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
  • Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Musculoskeletal Exam: Duke University
  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
  • Medical Terminology II: Rice University

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