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: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Community Health, Public Health, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Quality Improvement, Health Care, Performance Improvement, Organizational Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Communication Planning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Teamwork, Organizational Structure, Fundraising
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Privacy, Health Care, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Digital pedagogy, Health Administration, Chronic Diseases, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Microsoft PowerPoint
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Professionalism, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Nursing Care, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Compassion, Communication, Mental Health, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Health Informatics, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Random Forest Algorithm, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pulmonology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Scientific Methods, Medical Management, Health Systems, Value-Based Care, Kanban Principles, Patient Communication, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Management, Operating Room (OR), Cleanliness, Business Systems Analysis, Case Studies, Capacity Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Child Health, Infant Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Medical Equipment, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Epidemiology, Airway Management, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Nutrition
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Train The Trainer, Mentorship, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months