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: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Financial Statements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Health Administration, Capital Budgeting, Price Negotiation, Financial Accounting, Public Health, People Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Research, Psychology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Preventative Care, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Medical Terminology, Professionalism, Patient-centered Care, Anatomy, Pathology, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Strong Work Ethic, Patient Education And Counseling, Emotional Intelligence, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Teamwork, Physiology, Trustworthiness, Vital Signs, Communication, Conflict Management, Conscientiousness, Biology
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Health Systems, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Zurich
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Electocardiography, Acute Care, Chronic Diseases, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Equipment decontamination, Sanitation, Hand Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Social Sciences, Sociology, Life Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Biology, Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months