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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Biology, Mindfulness, Resilience, Exercise Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Physiology, Oncology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Internal Medicine, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Geriatrics, Pathology, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Public Health, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Data Ethics, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Medical Privacy, AI Security, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Health Informatics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Anxiety and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms

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    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Timelines, Research

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    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Building Champions: Applied Sport Training for Football

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Science, Injury Prevention, Performance Reporting, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Health Technology, Load Balancing, Clinical Assessment, Decision Support Systems, Data Integration, Global Positioning Systems

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    University of Colorado System

    Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building

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    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Patient Positioning, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Hospital Admissions, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories: Emory University
  • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London
  • Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare: Coursera
  • Anxiety and Related Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds: University of Alberta
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
  • Building Champions: Applied Sport Training for Football: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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