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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


  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    The Art and Science of Economic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Environmental Policy, Market Dynamics, Public Affairs, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Standards, Safety Culture, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law, Workers Compensation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    284 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Social Impact, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Social Justice, Diplomacy, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Tax, Cost Benefit Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Research Methodologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    199 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Health Equity Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Land Management, Labor Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Empower School of Health

    Innovations in Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Big Data, Health Care, Robotics, Telehealth, Value-Based Care, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Research, Community Development, Research Methodologies, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Qualitative Research, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Social Impact, Data Collection

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    373 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Patient Communication, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Professional Development, Data Integrity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Interoperability, Cultural Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Time Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    964 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance: Coursera
  • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities: Council on Foreign Relations
  • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden
  • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Innovations in Digital Health: Empower School of Health
  • Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Imperial College London

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