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.

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Community Mental Health Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Data Collection
★ 4.7 (378) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Digital Analysis, Tableau Software, Model Evaluation, Information Management, Analytics, Health Technology, Data Management, Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.8 (70) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Maternal Health, Community Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gerontology, Child Health, Student Engagement, Health Disparities, Gynecology, Health Equity, Social Work, Social Justice, Family Planning, Social Determinants Of Health, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Child Welfare, Health Education
★ 4.9 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Health Assessment, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access, Process Modeling
★ 4.8 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry
★ 4.7 (435) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Community Organizing, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Community Outreach, Case Studies, Research Design, Culture, Qualitative Research
★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Management, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Communications, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Labor Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Medical Practices and Procedures, Social Determinants Of Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Family Planning, Diversity Awareness, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research, Case Law
★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Psychiatry, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Nursing Practices, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, Neurology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing, Anatomy, Psychology, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Occupational Health, Health Equity, Building Design, Health And Safety Standards, Sustainable Design, Community Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management
★ 4.8 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Proposal Development, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Research Design, Science and Research, Resource Allocation
★ 4.9 (61) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Advocacy, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Community Health, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication, Goal Setting
★ 4.7 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months