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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Interoperability, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Preventative Care, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Physics, Biology, Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Risk Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Differential Equations, Data Modeling, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Health Policy, Medicaid, Health Systems, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychological Evaluations, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Education, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks