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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


  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Business Management, Research, Sociology, Compliance Management, Psychology, Case Studies, Mindfulness

    ★ 4.8 (432) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases

    ★ 4.8 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Safety Standards, Biochemistry, Environmental Issue, Hazard Analysis, Physiology, Safety Assurance, Radiation Protection, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 4.9 (335) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Technology, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care, Telehealth, Emerging Technologies, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Health Education, Health Policy, Medical Equipment and Technology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mindfulness, Public Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Mental Health Therapies

    ★ 4.5 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Peking University

    流行病学基础(上)

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Medical Science and Research, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Datos para Avanzar en la Salud Poblacional

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Data Quality, Public Health, Data Literacy, Health Informatics, Health Assessment, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Policy Development, Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (128) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

    ★ 4.6 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Pulmonology, Life Sciences, Human Development, General Medicine, Biology, Culture, Neurology, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment

    ★ 5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Policy Analysis, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Mental and Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Research

    ★ 4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy Operations, Healthcare Project Management, Community Health, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Administration, Medication Therapy Management, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Supervision, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment

    ★ 4.9 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Patient Education and Support, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Care, Direct Patient Care, Care Management, Child Welfare, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Evaluation

    ★ 4.7 (169) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne
  • Plant Bioinformatics: University of Toronto
  • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to the Healthcare Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 流行病学基础(上): Peking University
  • Datos para Avanzar en la Salud Poblacional: Johns Hopkins University
  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
  • Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness: American Psychological Association

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