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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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    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Behavioral Economics, Physical Therapy, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

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    273 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AAPC

    Insurance Specifics

    Skills you'll gain: Denial Management, Claims Processing, Medical Billing, Insurance Policies, Utilization Management, Billing & Invoicing, Insurance, Medicare, Revenue Cycle Management, Workers Compensation, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance

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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Medical Science and Research, Business Valuation, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Economics

    4.8
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    148 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Science

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    283 reviews

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    Imperial College London

    Health Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Active Listening, Empowerment, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Economics, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    What to Finance in Health and at What Price?

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care, Public Health, Governance, Prioritization, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角

    Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Nursing Administration, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Community Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

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    Northeastern University

    An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Telehealth, Economics, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • Insurance Specifics: AAPC
  • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Data Science of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
  • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
  • What to Finance in Health and at What Price?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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