Nursing courses can help you learn patient care techniques, medication administration, health assessment, and ethical decision-making. You can build skills in critical thinking, effective communication with patients and families, and teamwork in clinical settings. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records (EHR) systems, patient management software, and simulation labs that enhance hands-on learning and prepare you for real-world healthcare environments.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Innovation, Conflict Management, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Nursing, Health Education, Infectious Diseases, Nurse Education, Community Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Environmental Issue, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Emergency Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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

Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Patient Communication, Smart Goals, Nursing and Patient Care, Pharmacology, Clinical Nursing, Professional Development, Nursing Basics, Nursing Administration, Basic Nursing Skills, Care Coordination, Nursing Process, Nursing, Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Teamwork, Nursing Practices
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Direct Patient Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cultural Responsiveness, Patient-centered Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Communication, Vital Signs, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Patient Positioning, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Pain Management, Infection Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Patient Transport, Safety Standards, Nursing Basics, Patient Observation, Blood Pressure, Dignity in Care, Patient Assistance, Lifting Ability, Medical Privacy, Health Care, Toileting, Patient Preparation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Oral Hygiene
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Care Coordination, Communication, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Teamwork, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Planning, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Accountability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Nursing Practices, Nursing, Health Informatics, Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, Safety Standards, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Social Determinants Of Health, Managed Care, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Innovation, Health Care Administration, Value-Based Care, Process Improvement and Optimization, Decision Making, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Teamwork, Leadership, Nursing Practices, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Initiative and Leadership, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Mentorship, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Accountability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks