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.

Michigan State University
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Critical Care, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Social Impact, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Program Evaluation, Digital Communications, Instagram, Facebook, Survey Creation, Surveys
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Pharmacology, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Physiology, Medical Terminology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Health Education, Program Evaluation, Content Creation, Patient Communication, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Persuasive Communication, Public Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Sports Medicine, Health Promotion, Preventative Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Competency, Language Learning, Learning Theory, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Human Development, Psychology, Child Development, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months