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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Case Studies, Political Sciences
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Clinical Data Management, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Validation, Data Quality, Clinical Documentation, Health Care, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Integrity, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Health Care Administration, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Concision, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Patient Safety, Communication, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Clinical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Registration, Claims Processing, Patient Safety, Denial Management, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management, Copayment Collection and Processing, Practice Management Software, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Communication, Data Entry, Data Validation, Document Management, Data Integrity, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Trial Preparation, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Diplomacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, World History, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Supervised Learning, AI literacy, Self-Awareness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Care, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Test Tools, Preventative Care, Pathology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Management Reporting, Microbiology, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Penetration Testing, Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Validation, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Social Impact, Bayesian Statistics, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Allocation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Classroom Management, Teaching, Behavioral Management, Developmental Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Functional Behavior Assessment, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Child Development, Planning, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Coordination, Care Coordination, Follow Through, Patient Registration, Setting Appointments, Care Management, Medical Records, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks