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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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    Imperial College London

    Tobacco Control: Agile Policy, Research and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Substance Abuse, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Medical Science and Research, Policy Analysis, Lobbying, Advocacy, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Migration and health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Immigration Law, Governance, Public Policies, Demography, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fudan University

    全球卫生导论

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Nutrition and Diet, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Nutrition Education, Emergency Response, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Primary Care, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Health Policy, Childbirth, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The George Washington University

    Vaccine Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Personal Injury Law, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Affairs, Emergency Response

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Administration, Health Information Management, Telehealth, Clinical Informatics, Medical Records, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Clinical Documentation, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Policy, Patient Communication, Interoperability, Patient-centered Care, Emerging Technologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Diversity, Data Collection

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    循序渐进练瑜伽

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Mindfulness, Health Assessment, Safety Standards, Stress Management, Meditation & Breathwork, Respiration, Personal Development, Self-Discipline

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Globalisation and health governance

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Governance, Political Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Comparative Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Governance, Organizational Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Understanding the U.S. Healthcare Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Payment Systems, Drug Development, Health Policy, Public Health, Value-Based Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Tax Laws

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Emergency Response, Water Resources, Hand Hygiene, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Water Quality, Radiation Protection, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Immunology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Tobacco Control: Agile Policy, Research and Practice : Imperial College London
  • Migration and health: Imperial College London
  • 全球卫生导论: Fudan University
  • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
  • Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • 循序渐进练瑜伽: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Globalisation and health governance: Imperial College London
  • Comparative Health Systems: University of Pennsylvania
  • Understanding the U.S. Healthcare Landscape: Northeastern University

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