Patient safety courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident reporting, root cause analysis, and effective communication strategies. You can build skills in developing safety protocols, conducting safety audits, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Many courses introduce tools like incident management systems and safety culture assessments, that support applying these skills in healthcare settings.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Dignity in Care, Empowerment, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, digital literacy, Interactive Learning, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Outreach, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Hazard Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Respiratory Care, Primary Care, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Community Health, Patient-centered Care
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Patient Communication, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Image Analysis, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Natural Language Processing, Diagnostic Radiology, Clinical Informatics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Science, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Business Strategy, Medical Support, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Design, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Concept Of Operations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Human Factors, Safety Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Process Validation, Construction Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Safety Standards
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Project Closure, Operations, Operational Analysis, Sustainable Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Operations, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Sustainable Development, Material Handling, Environment Health And Safety, Prospecting and Qualification, Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Safety Culture, Tactfulness, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others, Employee Engagement, Professionalism, Empathy, Communication, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Accountability, Cultural Sensitivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks