Patient safety courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident reporting, root cause analysis, and effective communication strategies. You can build skills in developing safety protocols, conducting safety audits, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Many courses introduce tools like incident management systems and safety culture assessments, that support applying these skills in healthcare settings.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy, Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Safety Culture, Relationship Building, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Natural Resource Management, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Biology, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Hydraulics, Construction, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Equipment Design, Construction Inspection, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Project Documentation, Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Planning, Return On Investment, Cost Estimation, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Hazard Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Respiratory Therapy, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Treatment Planning, Physiology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Health Education, Patient Communication, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Content Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI Agents, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Clinical Informatics, Medical Records, Medical History Documentation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Prompt Engineering, Health Technology, System Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Medical Privacy, Application Programming Interface (API), Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Medical Imaging
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Flow, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Market Dynamics, Health Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Organizational Structure, Information Technology, Business Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Urology, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Epidemiology, Pathology, Physiology, Risk Analysis, Surgery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months