Free Online Clinical Data Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of California, Davis

Healthcare Data Literacy (Coursera)

Health & Society CS: Information & Technology

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of healthcare data with our Healthcare Data Literacy course. Designed for professionals seeking to harness the potential of health-related datasets, this course equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in the dynamic field of healthcare data science. Learn how to interpret, analyze, and utilize complex healthcare data effectively.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Healthcare Harmony SNOMED CT

Coursera

Stanford University

Introduction to Clinical Data (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Dive into the world of clinical data analysis with our Introduction to Clinical Data course. Gain a framework for successful and ethical medical data mining as you explore various types of healthcare data and learn to construct analysis-ready datasets. Apply computational procedures to address clinical questions, all while understanding the critical issues of fairness and bias in decision-making processes.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Ethics Data Mining

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Identifying Patient Populations (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Explore the world of computational phenotyping with our comprehensive online course 'Identifying Patient Populations'. Gain a deep understanding of how to effectively use biomedical informatics to identify specific patient groups based on various clinical data types. Learn essential programming skills that enable you to manipulate and combine different datasets for improved algorithm performance.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Patient Computational Data Analysis

Coursera

University of Glasgow

Capstone Assignment - CDSS 5 (Coursera)

Data Science

In this final course of the Coursera's Comprehensive Data Science Specialization, you'll apply all the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program. By choosing one area of focus, you will complete a capstone assignment that demonstrates your ability to tackle real-world data science challenges.

Jun 8th 2026

3 Weeks

Machine Learning Deep Learning Clinical Data

Coursera

University of Glasgow

Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1 (Coursera)

Data Science

Dive into the world of healthcare data analysis with our 'Data Mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1' course. This online program will equip you with the skills needed to effectively mine and analyze Electronic Health Record (EHR) databases, specifically using MIMIC-III – a leading resource for machine learning applications in medicine.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Machine Learning Data Mining Descriptive Statistics

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Introduction to Clinical Data Science (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Embark on a journey into the world of Clinical Data Science with this beginner-friendly course. Gain insights into the generation and format of clinical data while learning crucial ethical and legal considerations. Equip yourself with foundational SQL and R programming skills to analyze real-world datasets effectively, all within an accessible online environment.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

SQL Data Analysis Data Science

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Dive into the world of clinical data modeling and data quality assessments with this comprehensive online course. Learn how to understand Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), compare different data models, and apply SQL queries in Google BigQuery to analyze MIMIC3 and OMOP datasets effectively. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, data scientists, and anyone interested in improving clinical data management and analysis.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Data Models ERD Data Quality

Coursera

Vanderbilt University

Data Management for Clinical Research (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Discover essential principles and techniques for effective data management in clinical research with this engaging online course. Designed for researchers at all levels, this program will equip you with the tools needed to plan, collect, store, and disseminate data efficiently, ultimately improving your research outcomes and advancing scientific discovery.

May 25th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Data Data Management Clinical Research

FutureLearn

Wellcome Connecting Science,COG-Train

From Swab to Server: Testing, Sequencing, and Sharing During a Pandemic (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Dive deep into the world of pandemic response with 'From Swab to Server: Testing, Sequencing, and Sharing During a Pandemic'. Learn how swab samples are processed, sequenced, and shared to track and combat diseases effectively. This course is perfect for anyone interested in public health, genetics, or data science.

May 9th 2022

3 Weeks

Public Health Pandemics Data Sharing