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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


  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Health Education, Motivational Skills, Behavior Management, Health Assessment, Adaptability, Communication, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Science, Health Education, Community Health, Resilience, Adaptability, Collaboration, Health Care, Public Health, Health Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Informatics, Health Equity, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Research, Public Health, Data Collection, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, New Business Development, Budgeting, Innovation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CVS Health

    CVS Health Retail Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Empathy, Cross Selling, Call Center Experience, Transaction Processing, Upselling, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Cash Register Operation, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Inquiries, Teamwork, Data Entry, Communication, Time Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    440 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Positive Behavior Support

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    523 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    New York University

    Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Mindfulness, Physiology, Stress Management, Research, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Immunology, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Endocrinology, Mental Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    540 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Data Integration, Health Technology, Data Analysis Software, Interoperability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Using clinical health data for better healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Health Policy, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Care Administration, Crisis Intervention, Health Equity, Leadership, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Health, Emergency Response, Decisiveness, Adaptability, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Nutrition & Health: Analyzing Cow Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Health Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Life Sciences, Biology, Systems Analysis, Molecular Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Legal Strategy, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching: American Council on Exercise
  • Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions: Duke University
  • Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities: University of Minnesota
  • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • CVS Health Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto
  • Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology: New York University
  • Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Using clinical health data for better healthcare: The University of Sydney
  • Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis: University of Maryland, College Park

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