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.

Johns Hopkins University
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Building Design, Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Environmental Regulations, Materials science, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, Empowerment, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Social Skills, Resilience, Physiology, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Exercise Science, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutritional Assessment, Social Sciences, Nutrition and Diet, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Medical Devices, Nutrition Counseling, Sociology, Coaching, Physical Stamina, Health Assessment
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Governance, Policy Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Environmental Issue, Data Collection, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Health Systems, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Project Management, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Public Health, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Predictive Analytics, Maternal Health, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Food and Beverage, Health Systems, Operating Cost, Nutrition and Diet, Market Dynamics, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Manufacturing and Production, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Environment, Molecular Biology, Production Management, Consumer Behaviour, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Care Administration, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Family Support, School Psychology, Behavioral Management, Occupational Therapy, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacology, Clinical Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months