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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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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Emerging Technologies, Good Manufacturing Practices, Pre-Clinical Development, Regulatory Compliance, Precision Medicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacotherapy, Informed Consent

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Environmental Science, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Inventory Accounting, Energy and Utilities

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building

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    27 reviews

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Predictive Analytics, Maternal Health, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Food and Beverage, Health Systems, Operating Cost, Nutrition and Diet, Market Dynamics, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Manufacturing and Production, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Environment, Molecular Biology, Production Management, Consumer Behaviour, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Essentials of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Advocacy, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Interpersonal Communications, Care Management, Communication, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Family Support

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Patient Positioning, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Hospital Admissions, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Data Mapping, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Aligning Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    324 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Health Policy, Medicaid, Health Systems, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Personal Development, Mental Health, Case Studies, Health Promotion, Positive Behavior Support, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Life Cycle Assessment: University of Michigan
  • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
  • Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
  • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego

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