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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Policy Development, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Community Organizing, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Governance, Training Programs, Pharmaceuticals, Education and Training

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Medical Record System, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Health Informatics, Quality Improvement, Media and Communications, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care, Personal Injury Law, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Court Systems, Legal Risk, Plaintiff, Lawsuits, Informed Consent, Civil Law, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Adjudication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Healthcare and Hospital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care Administration, Hospital Experience, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Health Systems, Infection Control, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Health Administration, Medical Support, Medical Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Patient Flow, Bed Management, Hospital Admissions, Health Technology

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Health Promotion, Health Administration, Health Care Administration

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education and Support, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Patient Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Stress Management, Program Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Future of Healthcare and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Drive Engagement, Health Systems, Social Impact, Business Transformation, Behavioral Economics, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, AI Integrations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Educational Materials

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Foundations of Healthcare Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Information Management, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Healthcare Ethics, Data Security, Health Informatics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Risk Analysis, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Healthcare Systems, HMIS and Medical Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Systems, Infection Control, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Administration, Health Technology, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record, Hand Hygiene, Electronic Medical Record System, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Project Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Charts, HIPAA & Health Data: Medical Records and EHR

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Patient Registration, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Records, Claims Processing, Registration, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Clinic Management Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Data Entry, Document Management, Health Informatics, Data Validation, Data Security, Data Integrity, Regulatory Compliance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Global Healthcare Data Privacy Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
  • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • Healthcare and Hospital Management: EDUCBA
  • Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health: Imperial College London
  • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden
  • The Future of Healthcare and Emerging Trends: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Healthcare Data Privacy: SkillUp
  • Healthcare Systems, HMIS and Medical Ethics: EDUCBA

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