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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.


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Popular Health Policy Courses and Certifications


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    Peking University

    Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biostatistics, Informatics, Molecular Biology, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis

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    283 reviews

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    Michigan State University

    Reign of Pain

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Evaluation

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    37 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Food and Our Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Entendiendo la depresión a lo largo del ciclo vital

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Pediatrics, Psychotherapy, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric Assessments, Child Development, Working With Children, Public Health

    4.9
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    155 reviews

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Datos para Avanzar en la Salud Poblacional

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Data Quality, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Advocacy

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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Empowerment, Research Methodologies, Optimism, Positive Behavior Support, Personal Development, Science and Research, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Program Evaluation, Creativity, Curiosity

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Financial Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Molecular Biology

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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Records Management, File Management, Information Privacy

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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Methods, Physiology, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology

    4.4
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Reign of Pain: Michigan State University
  • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
  • Entendiendo la depresión a lo largo del ciclo vital: Universidad de los Andes
  • Datos para Avanzar en la Salud Poblacional: Johns Hopkins University
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London

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