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.
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Analysis, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Cost Management, Health Systems, Cost Control, Health Policy, Health Administration, Financial Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Demand Planning, Insurance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Forecasting, Economics, Financial Systems, Utilization Management, Resource Utilization, Community Health, Decision Making, Resource Allocation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Governance, Organizational Strategy
★ 4.6 (147) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Dignity in Care
★ 4.9 (95) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Health Promotion, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Administration, Epidemiology, Community Health, Health Informatics, Media and Communications, Emergency Response, Collaboration, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Educational Materials
★ 4.8 (43) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Community Organizing, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Preventative Care, Health Care, Advocacy, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology, Immigration Law, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Discussion Facilitation
★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Diversity Programs, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Policy Analysis, Data Collection
★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Run Chart, Data Collection, Pareto Chart, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Data Analysis, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Healthcare Project Management, Statistical Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Epidemiology, Health Care, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Healthcare Ethics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Systems, Infection Control, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Administration, Health Technology, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record, Hand Hygiene, Electronic Medical Record System, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Project Management
★ 4.9 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Case Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics
★ 4.8 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks