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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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    Wesleyan University

    History of Mental Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Endocrinology, Health Equity, Health Care, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    271 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

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    643 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Pharmacology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, Commercialization, Customer Insights, Safety Assurance, Statistical Process Controls, Laboratory Experience, Product Improvement, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Procedures, Product Lifecycle Management, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Materials science

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Duke University

    Space Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Physics, Biology, Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    676 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting

    4.8
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    195 reviews

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    Utrecht University

    Clinical Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Patient Treatment, Risk Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    388 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Understanding Psychosis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Communication, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Rehabilitation, Trauma Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Mental Health

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Social Impact, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis Software

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Climate Change Programs, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
  • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
  • Space Medicine: Duke University
  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Clinical Epidemiology: Utrecht University
  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations: Johns Hopkins University

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