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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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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, Manual Therapy, Lifting Ability, Exercise Therapy, Exercise Science, Nutritional Assessment, Mobility Assistance, Nutrition Education, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Training Programs, Pain Management, Education and Training

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Constructive Feedback, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Data Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Medical Science and Research, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Data Collection, Personal Development, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Compassion, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Decision Making

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    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Patient Safety, Medical Devices, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Public Involvement in Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Patient Communication, Social Impact

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Communication Disorders, Neurology, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Disabilities, Special Education, Pediatrics, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Occupational Therapy, Psychological Evaluations

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    The University of Edinburgh

    The Truth About Cats and Dogs

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Caregiving, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze and Create Empathic Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Peer Review, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Self-Awareness, Education and Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function: Rice University
  • Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer: Niel Asher Education
  • A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food: Stanford University
  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
  • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Public Involvement in Research: Imperial College London
  • Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School: University of Colorado System

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