Best Free Health & Society Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Imperial College London

Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into the fascinating world of Immunology with our course, 'Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases'. Explore the intricate workings of your body's defense system and learn how it combats various pathogens that threaten human health. Gain insights into bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions, and understand their impact on infectious diseases.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Immunology Immune System Tuberculosis

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Family Spirit Nurture (Coursera)

Food & Nutrition Health & Society

Embark on a transformative journey with the Family Spirit Nurture course, where you'll learn essential skills to support healthy growth and development in infants aged 0-6 months. This unique program is tailored for health professionals working with families, emphasizing nutrition education and cultural sensitivity, especially within Indigenous communities. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to foster positive maternal and family nutrition practices, all while honoring and integrating traditional Native Foodways.

Sep 21st 2026

4 Weeks

Nutrition Breastfeeding Child Nutrition

Coursera

University of Michigan

Sustainable Consumption and Health (Coursera)

Health & Society

Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of sustainable living with our 'Sustainable Consumption and Health' course. This foundational program explores the critical relationship between our consumption habits and their effects on personal health and global well-being. Gain insights into sustainability, environmental goals, and how individual actions can contribute to a healthier planet.

Sep 21st 2026

3 Weeks

Health Sustainability Sustainable Consumption

Coursera

University of Michigan

Life Cycle Assessment (Coursera)

Health & Society

Embark on a journey into sustainability with our Life Cycle Assessment course, available exclusively on Coursera. This course will equip you with the essential skills needed to assess the environmental footprint of products and processes from inception to disposal, ensuring a greener future for all.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Life Cycle Assessment Coursera Plus LCA

Coursera

University of Michigan

Healthy and Sustainable Foods (Coursera)

Health & Society

Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of nutrition with our 'Healthy and Sustainable Foods' course. This program is designed for those who are passionate about eating right while minimizing their ecological footprint. By understanding the carbon footprint and health impacts of various foods, you'll gain valuable insights to make informed dietary choices that benefit both your body and the planet.

Sep 21st 2026

3 Weeks

Sustainability Healthy Healthy Food

Coursera

Rice University

Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement (Coursera)

Health & Society Science

Embark on a fascinating journey into the inner workings of the human body with our 'Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement' course. This course delves deep into the skeletal and muscular systems, providing you with an in-depth understanding of how these systems support and enable movement within the body. Whether you're a student, healthcare professional, or simply someone curious about the science of life, this course offers valuable insights into human anatomy and physiology.

Sep 21st 2026

4 Weeks

Physiology Anatomy Human Anatomy

Coursera

Rice University

Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization (Coursera)

Health & Society Science

Embark on an enlightening journey into the human body with our 'Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization' course. Designed for beginners, this course breaks down the complex world of anatomy and physiology into understandable modules, starting from the smallest units - atoms and molecules - up to the largest structures - organs and organ systems. Learn about the fascinating organization patterns that define life at every level.

Sep 21st 2026

3 Weeks

Physiology Anatomy Human Body

Coursera

Rice University

Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control (Coursera)

Health & Society Science

Embark on a fascinating journey into the inner workings of your body with 'Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control'. This course takes a systems-based approach to dissecting how our bodies regulate themselves and integrate information. Focus will be placed on the crucial nervous system and endocrine system, examining their structures and functions in depth.

Sep 21st 2026

3 Weeks

Physiology Anatomy Nervous System

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Assessing Health Program Delivery (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into the critical aspects of health program delivery with our Assessing Health Program Delivery course. Gain insights into implementation strength, quality of care, service utilization, and how these elements impact public health initiatives. This course is designed for professionals and students aiming to enhance their skills in managing and evaluating health programs, particularly those focusing on women and children's health in low- and middle-income settings.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Data Analysis Quality Control