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: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Personal Care, Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Care Management, Stress Management
★ 4.8 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Personal Integrity, Nursing, Patient Safety, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nursing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Decision Making, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Care, Medical Privacy, Informed Consent, Regulatory Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nutrition Education, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Health, Patient Communication, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics
★ 4.8 (680) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nursing Process, Nurse Education, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Patient-centered Care, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology
★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Cardiac Stress Testing, Electocardiography, Nursing, Patient Evaluation, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Echocardiography, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Positivity, Personal Development, Stress Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Psychology
★ 4.8 (526) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Nursing Practices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology
★ 4.9 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Nurse Education, General Science and Research, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research
★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Swallowing Disorders, Clinical Nursing, Nursing Process, Acute Care, Internal Medicine, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Communication Disorders, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Medical Record System, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Health Informatics, Quality Improvement, Media and Communications, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records
★ 4.7 (110) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Vital Signs, Rehabilitation, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Safety, Basic Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Patient Observation, Caregiving, Direct Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Toileting, Nursing Basics, Personal Care, Nursing Care, Nurse Education, Infection Control
★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Nursing Practices, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Nursing Care, Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, Safety Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks