Free Online Population Health Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Columbia University

HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective) (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Embark on a transformative journey with the HI-FIVE course, designed to equip you with essential knowledge in Health Informatics for Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective). This self-paced online offering from Columbia University provides a detailed exploration of how technology can revolutionize healthcare delivery. Whether you're a clinician seeking to enhance patient care or an aspiring health informatician, this course offers valuable insights and practical applications.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Health Management Healthcare

Coursera

Leiden University

Population Health: Study Design (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into the essential skills required by healthcare professionals navigating aging populations, diverse demographics, rising costs, and advancing medical technologies with Coursera's 'Population Health: Study Design'. This course will guide you through the critical steps in designing research studies, from formulating your question to interpreting results. Equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed clinical decisions.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Research

Coursera

University of Houston

Value-Based Care: Population Health (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into the world of population health with our Value-Based Care: Population Health course. Learn to manage health outcomes effectively by understanding key factors influencing health care costs and delivery systems. This course will equip you with the knowledge needed to implement value-based care strategies that prioritize patient well-being and optimize resource allocation.

Jun 8th 2026

3 Weeks

Health Healthcare Behavioral

Coursera

University of Michigan

The Influence of Social Context on Health (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into 'The Influence of Social Context on Health' course to uncover why certain groups are healthier than others and how social factors shape health disparities over time. This course examines the role of social policies in promoting or hindering health, even in countries with universal healthcare access. Learn about population science models and discover actionable strategies for public health policy.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Disease

Coursera

University of Michigan

Assessing and Improving Community Health (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into the world of community health with our introductory course designed to equip you with essential skills in assessing and improving local populations' well-being. This online program blends insights from public health and healthcare to teach you how to conduct thorough community health needs assessments, select high-quality data sources, implement evidence-based interventions, and foster multi-sector collaborations for sustained population health improvement.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Disease

Coursera

University of Colorado System

Genetic Epidemiology Foundations (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into Genetic Epidemiology Foundations, a foundational course designed to equip you with the skills needed to analyze genetic association study data effectively. This 6-module program covers essential topics like quality control in genetic studies, population-based case-control association studies, genome-wide association studies, and key concepts in population genetics.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Data Structures Epidemiology Population Genetics

Coursera

University of Michigan

Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive deep into the world of breastfeeding through a public health lens with our exclusive online course. Learn about the socio-ecological model and its application to understanding individual, interpersonal, community, organizational, and policy impacts on breastfeeding rates globally and within the United States.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Community

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into the essential world of Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health with this comprehensive online course. Learn from global experts about how CRVS systems are used to track vital life events like births and deaths, understand their legal bases, and explore the challenges faced by these critical systems worldwide.

Jun 8th 2026

2 Weeks

Statistics Population Health Coursera Plus

Coursera

University of Minnesota

Healthcare Delivery Providers (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Economics & Finance

Dive into the Healthcare Delivery Providers course and unravel the complexities of healthcare provision across America. This course will guide you through understanding various healthcare providers, their unique roles, and contributions to the overall healthcare delivery continuum. From hospitals and clinics to community-based care, we'll explore how each entity plays a crucial part in delivering quality healthcare services.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Healthcare Healthcare Marketplace Healthcare Providers