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Global Health Courses

Global Health courses can help you learn epidemiology, health policy analysis, global disease prevention, and health systems management. You can build skills in data analysis, program evaluation, and community health assessment. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing health data, geographic information systems for mapping disease spread, and frameworks for evaluating health interventions.


Popular Global Health Courses and Certifications


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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition for Optimal Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, Psychology, Mindfulness

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Medical Science and Research, Oncology, Neurology

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    Stanford University

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pediatrics, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Family Support, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Medical Support, Public Health

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Informatics, Nutrition and Diet

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Exercise Science, Surgery, Health Policy

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Media and Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Digital health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Interoperability, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Big Data, Medical Devices, Digital Transformation, Machine Learning, Data Sharing, Artificial Intelligence

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Gerontology, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Working With Children, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    364 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Human Development, World History, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Child Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Human Development, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Sociology, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular global health courses

  • Nutrition for Optimal Mental Health: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases: Imperial College London
  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
  • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Digital health: Imperial College London
  • Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London

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