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Health 302: Health Services Policy has been evaluated and recommended for 3 semester hours and may be transferred to over 2,000 colleges and universities. With this self-paced course, you get engaging lessons, expert instructors who make even the most challenging health topics simple, and an excellent resource for getting a head start on your degree.

In this course, learners will become familiar with principles and theories of global health problems, and major challenges and controversies in improving global population health as well as practical applications of quantitative methods to analyze and interpret issues and challenges for policy. Topics will include health and foreign policy, health governance, acute disease surveillance, non-communicable diseases, burden of disease, universal health coverage, health systems strengthening, health financing, and human resources for health and ageing.

This course introduces learners to the foundational concept of health and its critical role in shaping human life and societal well-being. It explores the interconnections between life, health, and healthcare systems, offering a multidimensional understanding of what it means to be healthy. The module examines various theoretical approaches to health, including the biomedical model, health as human capital, Amartya Sen’s capability approach, and the framing of health as a fundamental human right. Through these perspectives, learners will gain insight into how health is understood, measured, and promoted in policy and practice, and its centrality to sustainable development and human dignity.

Health care in America can be complicated. Most Americans might not fully understand the basics of the U.S. health care system or health care policies such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Featuring some of the nation’s foremost teachers and thought leaders, this course provides students with a basic and thorough understanding of the U.S. health care system focusing on access, quality of care, and costs. Students will learn how the system is structured, how care is organized, delivered, and financed, and the role of the Affordable Care Act in the health care system. Students will understand the U.S. health policy-making structure process at the federal, state, and local levels. Students who complete this course will be able to interpret current controversies around US health policy and develop informed opinions on potential future policy developments. Please note that the content in this course was created prior to the implementation of the ACA.

This specialization is intended for people interested in health systems and how they function. Participants will learn about the global health systems landscape and the challenges and opportunities to achieve better health outcomes. This specialisation is divided into three courses which are offered as massive online open access courses (Courses 1-3), and a fourth course which is offered as part of the Online MPH degree (capstone). The Health Systems Development specialisation is geared toward learners who have no prior knowledge of health systems or those who are starting to explore this area of study. Overall, sessions in this specialisation span 16 week with approximately 96 hours of viewing learning materials per week. Formative assessments in the form of quizzes and activities are incorporated throughout the weeks to help learners gauge their level of depth of understanding and to prepare them for their summative assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a range of areas within health systems. The first course will introduce the main building blocks of health systems and shed some light on key components of well-functioning health systems including how health system performance is assessed. In course two, students will learn how to conduct a health impact assessment and how to assess the impacts of policies, plans and projects, as well as how that support decision-makers make choices regarding alternatives and improvements to prevent disease or injury and to actively promote health. The third course explores human resources for health and service delivery. In this course, students will learn about and analyse country experiences in transforming health services delivery, and interventions and to address human resources for health challenges at a global level. By the end of this specialisation, learners should be able to identify key components of, and critically compare, different health systems; analyse country experiences in transforming services; and apply theoretical framework for assessing the health impacts of policies, plans and projects.

“This course will soon be retired. Last day to enroll is November 17 2025 at 00:00 UTC. ” This course is part of the Certified Lifestyle Medicine Executive MicroMasters program which consists of 9 courses and a capstone exam. After completing the program, you can also apply to Doane University to complete your MBA online for approximately $10,500 (learn more about the program here). Leaders require a knowledge of health policy and tools of strategic advocacy to influence and lead change. This course equips executives with the necessary skills and advocacy knowledge to navigate health policy change within the healthcare setting. This course will focus on understanding how health policy is developed, adopted, and implemented. Factors that influence and shape the process will be explored. This course is part of the Certified Lifestyle Medicine Executive MicroMasters program. For an introduction to lifestyle medicine, see the Lifestyle Medicine Competencies Professional Certificate program.

Explore the critical examination of global health systems in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Delve into how colonialism and white supremacy have shaped the current healthcare landscape, perpetuating inequality and racism worldwide. Learn about the urgent need for decolonization, equity, and inclusion in global health as presented by Colleen Daniels, an experienced public health professional with 25 years of expertise in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and harm reduction. Gain insights into the impact of racism on health outcomes and discover strategies for shifting towards a more equitable global health system. Drawing from her extensive international experience and leadership roles in various health organizations, Daniels offers a compelling perspective on transforming global health and drug policies to better serve communities worldwide.

Amy Kilbourne, PhD, MPH Associate Chair for Research Professor of Learning Health Sciences Director, Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Faculty, U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation (IHPI)

Explore the critical role of data in public health with Marin County Public Health Officer Matt Willis in this 35-minute Data Brew episode. Delve into the three pillars of public health: education, access, and policy, and their application in addressing major health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid epidemic. Learn about vaccination trends, policy implementation, communication strategies with politicians and the public, data sources, and the transition to endemic status. Gain insights into mass mandates, booster shots, and effective data management in public health. Discover Willis' perspective on the most interesting analyses and his favorite bike route in this informative discussion on connected health and the power of data in improving daily health outcomes.

This MOOC is the first of its kind, since it addresses critical issues related to drugs from a multidisciplinary, health and human rights-based approach. Throughout the course you will cover a range of questions including what are drugs and why they controlled? What are the benefits and harms of taking drugs? How public health policies can address drug use? You will also learn about the intricacies of the international drug control framework and the negative consequences of widespread prohibitionist drug policies around the world. Finally, you will examine ways of furthering drug policy reform. The topics will be presented by over 40 speakers from scientific, academic and institutional backgrounds, spokespersons of civil society as well as people who use drugs presenting their views. By the end of the course you will have: - a strong understanding of the major health issues related to drug use and drug policy; - a clear vision of why drug policy is debated today; - and, if you so wish, you will be equipped to engage in the drug policy reform movement at your local or regional level.

Explore the evolving landscape of women's health policy and practice in this comprehensive half-day program. Delve into the historical context, future directions, and necessary policy changes to advance women's healthcare. Gain insights from government and private sector experts through special presentations and moderated discussions led by renowned journalists Andrea Mitchell of NBC News and Jackie Judd, former correspondent with ABC News and the PBS NewsHour. Examine public opinion on women's health issues and discover strategies to realize the full potential of women's healthcare in the United States.

This course provides a strong foundation in the history of smoking and other tobacco and nicotine use; the individual and public health impact; tobacco use prevalence trends in adults, youth and key subpopulations; and how cigarette smoking came to be, and remains to this day, the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. and globally, despite the fact that tobacco control efforts have collectively constituted one of the most successful public health endeavors in our history. The course also explores the role of the tobacco industry in the epidemic, as well as the pursuit of accountability and industry behavior change through legal action; the rapidly evolving tobacco and nicotine product marketplace; the unique and ever-changing regulatory and other policy challenges that have emerged; and the implications of this rapid change for public health today and in the future. The course features 18 experts in a range of tobacco control areas and issues. Through a series of lectures, interviews, readings, and assessments, the course tells the story of smoking and tobacco and nicotine product use, focusing on the specific - but not unique - story of the U.S., while also presenting important information and insights from elsewhere in the world. The content of this course is solely the responsibility of the authors and contributors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH or the Food and Drug Administration. Cliff Douglas, the former lead instructor for this course, was, throughout the entire period of the development of the course and at the time of its launch (May 2023), the Director of the University of Michigan Tobacco Research Network (UMTRN), as well as a Co-investigator with the Center for the Assessment of Tobacco Regulations (CAsToR) at the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, and the British Columbia Cancer Research Institute. As of October 2023, he released his affiliations with UMTRN and CAsToR and became the President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Action to End Smoking. The content of this course was not affected by his new role, nor will Mr. Douglas receive any revenue from this course at any point.

Explore a compelling keynote address on health policy and health equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations, delivered by Dr. Howard Koh from Harvard University at the 2022 Gastric Cancer Summit. Gain valuable insights into the unique health challenges faced by AANHPI communities and learn about policy initiatives aimed at addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. Delve into the intersection of cultural factors, socioeconomic determinants, and healthcare systems that impact gastric cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment among these diverse populations. Discover strategies for promoting health equity and improving overall health outcomes for AANHPI individuals through evidence-based policy recommendations and community-driven interventions.

In this course, you're going to look at creating a policy document for holding effective meetings. It's important to have a policy document and know how to write your own policy based on a supplied example in order to run effective meetings. In this course, Creating a Healthy Meeting Policy in Organizations, you’ll learn to create a meeting policy document that your organization can use to host effective meetings. First, you’ll explore the benefits of writing a meeting policy document. Next, you’ll discover how to create a suitable document for both in-person and online meetings. Finally, you’ll learn how to ensure your teams can be trained in the policy document so that they understand and apply the policy. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to create and apply a meeting policy needed to run effective meetings.

This eight-course Professional Certificate from IBM prepares you with job-ready skills for an entry level data analyst role. Position yourself competitively and power your data analyst career for a job in a thriving market or leverage foundational data skills to explore problems in an increasingly data-driven professional world. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a growth rate of 20% in the data analytics industry until 2028. You will learn the core principles of data analysis, participate in hands-on skills-based practice, and gain the knowledge to help companies make smarter business decisions. You will work with a variety of data sources, project scenarios, and data analysis tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and Cognos Analytics. These online learning tools will offer you practical experience with data manipulation and the application of analytical and data visualization techniques. This Professional Certificate does not require any prior programming or statistical skills, and is suitable for learners with or without college degrees. A willingness to learn, basic computer literacy, comfort working with numbers, high school math, and a desire to enrich your profile with valuable skills is all you need to get started in this course. With the IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate you will develop the confidence and portfolio to begin a career as an associate or junior data analyst by learning the essential skills that help professionals in a wide range of job functions and industries explore business problems.

Clean up messy data, uncover patterns and insights, and communicate your findings. You'll start with an introduction to data analysis tools, including Jupyter Notebook, NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib. Using these tools, you will ask questions about data and answer them through data collection, exploration, wrangling, and visualization. This intermediate-level program includes real-world projects where you will choose your own datasets, research questions, and analysis approach. As you progress through the program, each course will repeat the data analysis process while introducing more advanced techniques, such as applying data imputation to fill in missing data and applying appropriate encodings when developing data visualizations.

The goal of the Security Analyst Nanodegree Program is to equip students with the skills required to be successful in an analyst role.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 23% increase in cybersecurity jobs to 2033. The demand for cybersecurity analysts is growing ever stronger! What do cybersecurity analysts do? Cybersecurity analysts protect an organization's digital assets by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats, ensuring data and systems remain secure against cyberattacks. This IBM Cybersecurity Professional Certificate has been designed by industry experts to provide you with the job-ready cybersecurity and digital forensic skills you need to jumpstart your cybersecurity career. No prior cybersecurity experience is required. To begin, you’ll build your foundational knowledge of cybersecurity essentials, tools, and technologies, operating systems, networking fundamentals, and the basics of cyberattacks. You’ll explore database fundamentals and vulnerabilities and learn about the steps a cybersecurity analyst would take to prevent, manage, and mitigate cybersecurity attacks. Plus, you’ll learn about cybersecurity architecture, compliance frameworks, standards, and regulations. You’ll also explore gen AI for cybersecurity and build valuable skills and hands-on experience in penetration testing, incident response, forensics, and threat intelligence. You’ll work on real-world projects developing cybersecurity plans and compliance frameworks, giving you great practical work to talk about in interviews. Plus, you’ll use real-world case studies that demonstrate that you can: Apply incident response methodologies and forensics practices. Use industry-specific security tools. Apply cybersecurity industry standards and best practices that mitigate risks, enhance security, and ensure compliance through audit processes. Use gen AI tools to boost cybersecurity effectiveness and productivity. Investigate a real-world security breach by identifying the attack, vulnerabilities, costs, and prevention. Take advantage of the insights provided by seasoned industry experts to guide your job search, resume creation, and Interviewing to help you land your first cybersecurity role. This program will also prepare you to take and earn a 30% discount on the CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certification exams. After successfully completing this program, you’ll have an industry-recognized IBM Professional Certificate that you can add to your resume and portfolio. If you’re looking to kickstart your cybersecurity career as a sought-after analyst, ENROLL TODAY, and look forward to being job-ready in less than 6 months!

Understand Data Security What you'll learn: Deep knowledge of organization’s IT Systems.IT Security threat analysis and management.IT Security maintenance, training and supportIT security fixes, tools, countermeasures, testing plus upgrade paths This course is designed for anyone who wants to understand the analysis of data security. More than ever, information security analysts are needed to rescue companies when they have been hacked or breached, as well as to put in place controls and counter-measures to avert cyber attacks.Gain the skills required to detect and mitigate information and cyber security threats and vulnerabilities. The security analyst role is an entry point to many other security specialties and is highly in-demand in today’s evolving threat environment.In the fast moving world of cyber security, with new threats evolving daily, up to date knowledge and skills that involves protecting systems and networks of companies and other assets containing mission-critical data as well as designing and developing new security solutions routinely to stay ahead of the hackers and cyber attackers.Learn the essential prerequisites for your career success! ENROLL TODAY!

Step into the fast-growing world of data analytics with the Data Analyst program. This comprehensive, beginner-friendly series of courses from Microsoft will equip you with essential skills to collect, clean, model, and visualize data using Power BI—a leading business intelligence platform. Through hands-on projects and interactive lessons, you’ll learn how to turn raw data into actionable insights, build compelling dashboards, and effectively communicate trends and findings to stakeholders. Whether you're aiming to launch a new career in data analysis or upskill in your current role, this program offers the practical knowledge and tools to succeed in today’s data-driven job market.