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.

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

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Research, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Physiology, Trauma Care, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Treatment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Clinical Supervision, Healthcare Project Management, Employee Training, Health Care, Verbal Communication Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Cell Biology, Care Management, Biology, Pathology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Informatics, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Microsoft Excel, Patient Safety, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Medical Records, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Patient Transport, Patient Observation, Blood Pressure, Dignity in Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Entry, Health Information Management, Quality Assurance, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Electronic Medical Record System, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Treatment Planning, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Surgery, Dental Instruments, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Radiography, Patient Communication, Radiology, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months