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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Data Literacy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Report Writing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Change Management, Vendor Management, Health Policy, Health Care, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Clinical Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, IT Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Systems, Project Management, Databases

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity, Emerging Technologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Policies, Media and Communications, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Food and Beverage, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Clinical Nutrition, Chronic Diseases

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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Information Management, Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Data Collection, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health, Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Emergency Response, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Ethics, Radiation Protection, Environmental Science

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Management, Storytelling, Business Ethics, Social Media, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      674 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Epidemiology, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, Data Collection, Cultural Sensitivity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Professional Networking, Tableau Software, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Sampling (Statistics)

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Patient Referral

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit : Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Public Health

    Public health courses on Coursera cover a wide range of topics to help you understand and address health issues on a large scale:

    • Essentials of epidemiology and how to track disease spread.
    • Strategies for designing and implementing effective health programs and policies.
    • Methods for conducting health research and data analysis.
    • Understanding of global health challenges and solutions.
    • Principles of environmental health, including how to manage and prevent health risks associated with environmental factors.
    • Health promotion and disease prevention techniques.
    • Skills for crisis management and response to health emergencies.‎

    Public health courses on Coursera cater to all levels of interest and expertise:

    • Beginners can start with introductory courses that provide an overview of core public health concepts.
    • Those with some background in health or related fields can deepen their knowledge with intermediate courses focusing on more specialized areas.
    • Advanced courses are available for professionals and students who are looking to lead public health initiatives or conduct advanced research. ‎

    Coursera offers a variety of options for academic and professional advancement in public health:

    • Professional certificates that can support career transitions or advancements in the public health field.
    • Specialized course certificates that acknowledge your expertise in specific public health areas.
    • Degrees and professional certificates from accredited institutions that can help prepare you for leadership roles in public health. ‎

    Studying public health on Coursera can open doors to impactful careers aimed at improving community health:

    • Public Health Officer: Lead initiatives to improve health services and outcomes within communities.
    • Epidemiologist: Investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury.
    • Health Policy Analyst: Shape policies that affect the health of populations.
    • Environmental Health Scientist: Explore and address environmental factors affecting public health.
    • Community Health Worker: Engage directly with communities to promote wellness and educate on health practices.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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