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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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    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Behavior Management

    4.7
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    490 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Organizational Change, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Health Care Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Operational Performance Management, Health Equity, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Value-Based Care, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Improvement, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Care, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Health Technology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Qualitative Research

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    305 reviews

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    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Legal Risk, Community Health, Emergency Services, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

    4.5
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Drug Development, Medical Billing, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Hospital Admissions, Hospital Medicine, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Patient Safety, Healthcare Project Management, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Decision Making, Health Technology, Teamwork, Reliability, Risk Management, Innovation, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Billing, Health Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Care Coordination, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Telehealth

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Gerontology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Health Systems, Health Care, Behavioral Health, Health Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Fundraising, Public Health

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    259 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Climate change and health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Health Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Policy Development, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Governance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Cyber Governance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Interoperability, Data Management, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
  • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
  • Health Care Innovation: University of Pennsylvania
  • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making: University of Michigan
  • An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System: Northeastern University
  • Value-Based Care: Population Health: University of Houston
  • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London
  • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University

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