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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


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Social Impact, Research, Surveys, Family Planning, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Dictionary, Data Validation, Health Informatics, Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytical Skills, Health Systems, Fraud detection, Data Management, Metadata Management, Health Care, Clinical Data Management, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Project Management, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Program Development

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Physiology, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Immunology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Preventative Care, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Precision Medicine, Data Preprocessing, Diagnostic Tests

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Mitigation, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Intercultural Competence, Health Disparities, De-escalation Techniques, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Public Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Socioeconomics, Health Informatics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Public Health, Data Visualization, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Concentration, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Respiration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Respiration, Preventative Care, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Child Health, Neurology, Geriatrics, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Datamaps, Geospatial Mapping, Community Health, Health Policy, Graphing, Risk Analysis, Estimation, Statistical Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics: University of California, Davis
  • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
  • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
  • Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations: University of Minnesota
  • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
  • Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders: MedCerts
  • A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: American Council on Exercise

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