Social Determinants of Health Courses and Certifications

Gresham College

Who Gets to Be Healthy? Understanding Social Determinants and Health Inequalities

Explore how social justice and societal conditions shape health inequalities, examining evidence-based strategies beyond healthcare to create fairer health outcomes across different social gradients.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Where Health Begins - Social Determinants of Health - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the complex interplay of social, economic, and psychological factors shaping health outcomes in America, with insights from experts on innovative approaches to address persistent challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe

20 ratings at edX

How can we eradicate malaria? Explore cutting-edge science and technology, and examine policies needed to control and eliminate malaria.

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Disparities in Healthcare

Discover how various healthcare inequities present across diverse social identities, and how historical factors have institutionalized often-invisible medical racism.

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

Microcredential

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare

Explore strategies to combat healthcare disparities, enhance diversity in the workforce, and foster inclusivity, leading to improved patient care and organizational success.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $498.00

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

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)

The Influence of Social Context on Health

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore how social factors, environments, and policies shape health outcomes and disparities across populations, with a focus on conceptual models and practical implications.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Exploring issues in women's health

5 reviews

This free course, Exploring issues in women's health, will introduce social model approaches to health and wellbeing, which take as their starting point not the scientific context of the body, but ...

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

Explore U.S. nutrition policy fundamentals, from food system basics to policy evaluation, while learning frameworks for nutrition equity and gaining practical skills to influence policy development.

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

Global Adolescent Health

127 ratings at Coursera

Explore global adolescent health, including developmental factors, major health issues, and policy approaches. Learn to advocate for youth well-being and understand its impact on future generations.

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

GIS Applications Across Industries

89 ratings at Coursera

Explore GIS applications in environmental studies, public health, emergency management, and business development. Gain hands-on experience with advanced ArcGIS Pro analysis techniques for real-world problem-solving.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Public Health

249 ratings at Udemy

Gain insights into epidemiology, health economics, and research methods while exploring population health dynamics, disease prevention, and healthcare system improvements.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Population Health: Governance

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore healthcare governance shifts, from system-level to individual professionals. Learn to analyze and manage healthcare networks, evaluate organizational performance, and understand professional challenges.

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

Population Health: Syndemics

10 ratings at Coursera

Explore syndemics: intertwined diseases and social factors in disadvantaged populations. Learn research methods to study complex health issues and develop effective interventions for breaking cycles of ill-health.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course