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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Behavioral Economics, Physical Therapy, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    487 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Empower School of Health

    Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare 5.0, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Healthcare Project Management, Health Disparities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, AI Security, Health Equity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Health, Health Policy, Internet Of Things, Robotics, Cybersecurity

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Medicare, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospice

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    699 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角

    Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Nursing Administration, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Community Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lecturio

    Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Nursing Practices, Infection Control, Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

    Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Immunology, First Aid

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    274 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Telehealth, Economics, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Patient Safety, Healthcare Project Management, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Health Informatics, Decision Making, Teamwork, Reliability, Risk Management, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Governance, Health Care, Health Technology, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record System, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
  • Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects: Empower School of Health
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角: Peking University
  • Healthcare Organizations: Lecturio
  • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
  • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System: Northeastern University
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making: University of Michigan

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