Public Health Courses and Certifications

Partnering with Patients and the Public in Co-Production

This course is targeted to train and mentor patients and the public to become research partners, co-authors, and co-investigators and to prepare researchers and clinicians to co-produce research with patients and the public.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Healthcare Ecosystems and Communication: Strategies to Examine Information

Explore health information ecosystems, learn to identify credible sources, counter misinformation, and develop strategies for effective communication in challenging healthcare conversations.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Health Communication: Strategies for Impact and Success

Enhance health communication skills to effectively convey medical information, build trust, and combat misinformation. Learn strategies for impactful presentations, challenging conversations, and media interactions.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $747.00

Foundations of Health Equity Research

170 ratings at Coursera

Explore principles of health equity research, including stakeholder engagement, cultural competence, and addressing social determinants. Learn to conduct and disseminate impactful studies for reducing health disparities.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Summary Statistics in Public Health

2050 ratings at Coursera

Explore statistical methods in public health research, covering summary measures, data visualization, continuous and binary data, time elements, and the Kaplan-Meier curve. Gain practical skills in interpreting and analyzing real-world health data.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

259 ratings at Coursera

Explore evidence-based strategies for enhancing maternal and newborn health globally, focusing on the midwifery model of care and its potential to improve outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

96 ratings at Coursera

Explore theories and models for analyzing health behaviors, including the Health Belief Model and Social Learning Theory, to design effective public health interventions across various ecological levels.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

79 ratings at Coursera

Explore factors contributing to health inequalities and learn strategies to reduce disparities. Gain skills in data analysis, community health assessment, and evidence-based policy recommendations for achieving health equity.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Injury Prevention for Children & Teens

6 ratings at edX

Injuries are the #1 cause of death among children and teens. This course lays a foundation for the prevention of child and teen injuries.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Communicating During Global Emergencies

362 ratings at Coursera

Learn effective communication strategies for global emergencies, including adapting messages to affected populations, developing crisis communication plans, and applying international health regulations.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Social Determinants of Health

46 ratings at Coursera

Explore social, economic, and political factors influencing health inequalities in the US. Learn innovative approaches to reduce disparities and achieve health equity through cultural humility and professional self-assessments.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Addicted Brain

23 reviews

This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and overcome addiction. It will also discuss other topics such as government policy and our vulnerabilit…

• Coursera
• 22 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

43 ratings at Coursera

Innovative methods and practical tools for conducting rigorous health equity research and translating evidence-based strategies into practice and policy for socially-at-risk populations.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Assessing and Improving Community Health

28 ratings at Coursera

Learn to assess and improve community health through population health indicators, evidence-based interventions, and multi-sector collaborations. Develop skills to analyze data, identify key issues, and create effective improvement plans.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

24 ratings at Coursera

Explore environmental justice, vulnerable populations, and risk assessment/management to address inequitable distribution of health threats and promote equity in environmental health.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course