Public Health Courses and Certifications

An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

6 ratings

Explore the U.S. food system's impact on public health, equity, and environment. Learn about key factors shaping current practices and alternative approaches from farm to fork.

• Coursera
• 1 day 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

500 ratings at Coursera

Interdisciplinary exploration of global health challenges, covering infectious diseases, NCDs, health systems, policy, innovation, and environmental impacts on well-being worldwide.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Systems Science and Obesity

205 ratings at Coursera

Explore obesity through systems science, examining population-level factors, complex interactions, and modeling techniques to understand and address this public health challenge.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Comparative Health Systems

146 ratings at Coursera

Explore healthcare systems across income levels, comparing structures and approaches to universal coverage. Gain insights to improve quality and reduce costs in various global contexts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Foundations of Health Equity Research

171 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Summary Statistics in Public Health

2059 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

260 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

97 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

81 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/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Career Certificate

Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

156 ratings at Coursera

Learn to plan and implement effectiveness evaluations of large-scale health programs in low- and middle-income countries, covering methods, tools, and practical skills for rigorous assessment.

• Coursera
• 24 weeks, 3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 6 courses

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Social Determinants of Health

48 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Addicted Brain

23 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course