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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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    AAPC

    Insurance Specifics

    Skills you'll gain: Denial Management, Claims Processing, Medical Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Insurance Policies, Utilization Management, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Regulatory Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

    Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Clinical Nutrition, Oral Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Airway Management, Immunology, Infection Control, Heimlich Maneuver

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    Imperial College London

    Climate change and health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Health Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Policy Development, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance

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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Billing, Health Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Care Coordination, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Telehealth

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Behavior Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Human Resource Policies, Tax Management, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Assistance Programs, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Health Equity, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Managed Care, Administration, Insurance, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Legal Risk, Community Health, Emergency Services, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Science of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Health Technology, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Interoperability, Big Data, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Future Health: Digital Health and Healthcare Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Precision Medicine, Telehealth, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Care, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Innovation, Medical Telemetry, Big Data, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Education, Home Health Care, General Medicine

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Gerontology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Health Systems, Health Care, Behavioral Health, Health Education

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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

  • Insurance Specifics: AAPC
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies : University of Lausanne
  • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
  • Climate change and health: Imperial College London
  • An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System: Northeastern University
  • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
  • Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
  • The Data Science of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University

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