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.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Digital Advertising, Behavioral Health, Driving engagement, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Survey Creation, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Telehealth, Public Speaking, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Food and Beverage, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, International Relations, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Economics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Public Health, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Policy Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Advocacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Administration, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Mentorship, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months