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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

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Leadership Studies, Executive Presence, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Safety Assurance

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Saúde Baseada em Evidências

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Care, Research, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    The Newborn Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Postpartum Care, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Infant Care, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Clinical Assessment, Patient Observation, Child Health, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pediatrics, Respiration, Anatomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development, Cost Reduction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Social Sciences, Sociology, Life Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Biology, Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health Equity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance Abuse, Research

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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Science and Research, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Emergency Response, Risk Analysis, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Neurology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Health Policy, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Overcoming Dyslexia

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Language Disorders, Communication Disorders, School Psychology, Differentiated Instruction, School Counseling, Special Education, Developmental Disabilities, Literacy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Diagnostic Tests, Working With Children, Psychological Evaluations, Overcoming Obstacles, Student Support and Services, Education Software and Technology, Resilience, Empowerment, Learning Strategies, Academic Advising

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
  • Saúde Baseada em Evidências: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • The Newborn Assessment: University of Colorado System
  • A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
  • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan

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