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.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Advocacy, Patient Communication, Psychological Evaluations, Psychiatric Assessments, Community Health, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Psychology, Persistence, Personal Development, Mental Health, School Psychology, Gerontology, Growth Mindedness, Creativity, Education and Training, Social Sciences, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Personal Development, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Working With Children, Health Equity, Family Support, Exercise Science, Community Development, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services, Health Policy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Electrophysiology, Blood Pressure, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Language Disorders, Thermal Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Medical Management, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Healthcare Project Management, Care Coordination, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Behavior Management, Psychological Evaluations, Stress Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Pathology, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Cell Biology, Patient Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Respiration, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Clinical Assessment, Family Support, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Markov Model, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months