Free Online Population Health Courses & MOOCs

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.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Disease

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives (Coursera)

Health & Society

Enhance your understanding of using data in public health with this comprehensive online course. Learn from global experts about the methodologies that support successful data use for strengthening public health programs and policies worldwide. Explore the data-generation-to-use cycle, gender and equity considerations, and how to apply these insights to inform population-level decision-making.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Data Public Health Population Health

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health (Coursera)

Health & Society

Explore the world of population health measurement with our expert-led course. Learn about traditional techniques alongside emerging approaches like mobile phone and web-based surveys, health services data, and more. Gain insights into strengthening public health programs and policies.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Public Health Survey Methodology Data Collection

Coursera

University of Houston

Population Health During A Pandemic: Contact Tracing and Beyond (Coursera)

Health & Society

Explore the profound effects of pandemics on global populations and learn about contact tracing – a crucial method for controlling the spread of diseases such as COVID-19. This course is designed for those interested in public health and seeking to understand how to mitigate pandemic impacts effectively.

Nov 14th 2022

2 Weeks

Health Epidemiology Vaccines

Population Health: Disease Prevention and Management (edX)

EdX

DoaneX,Doane University

Population Health: Disease Prevention and Management (edX)

Management & Leadership Health & Society

Dive into the world of Population Health with our expert-led course designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to prevent and manage diseases effectively at a population level. Explore key socio-economic and cultural determinants influencing health outcomes, and learn how to adjust health promotions and interventions based on these factors for improved access to care.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Health Management Population Health