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      Yale University

      Essentials of Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Care, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Demography, Chronic Diseases

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      An Introduction to Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Water Resources, Community Health, Environmental Issue, Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Mental Health, Socioeconomics, Chronic Diseases

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Policy Development, Sanitation, Community Health, Primary Care, Public Health, Advocacy, Education and Training, Train The Trainer, Health Equity, Needs Assessment, Behavioral Health, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Goal Setting, Chronic Diseases, Health Assessment, Program Evaluation

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Challenges and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Environment, Advocacy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Governance, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Health Care, Environmental Science, Mitigation, Public Policies, Research, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, International Relations, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Governance, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Global Health Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Care, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Infectious Diseases, Governance, Demography, Emergency Response, Chronic Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Global Health and Humanitarianism

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Systems, Public Health, Social Justice, International Relations, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Vulnerability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Product Design, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Commercialization, Design Thinking, Ideation, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Health Systems, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Organizational Change, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Grant Applications, Health Technology, Public Health

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Geographic Information Systems, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Community Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation, Biostatistics, Data Visualization Software, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Technical Communication, Trend Analysis, System Monitoring, Statistics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      International Women's Health and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Maternal Health, Health Equity, Child Health, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Human Services, Geriatrics, Advocacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Economic Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Digital Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Tableau Software, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Big Data, Data Collection, User Centered Design, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Interoperability, Health Care, Health Disparities, Statistical Analysis, Health Care Administration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Global Health Diplomacy

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, International Finance, Public Health, Governance, Health Systems, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
    • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
    • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
    • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
    • Global Health Policy: The University of Tokyo
    • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
    • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Global Health

    If you're adventurous, passionate about making a difference in the world, and committed to helping others, you might want to consider a career in global health. With a global health degree, you'll work with vulnerable populations around the world and look for ways to use education, research, and policy to enhance health. You can specialize in areas like hygiene, nutrition, diagnostics, maternal and child health, or vaccines. Or, you can focus on specific diseases like HIV/AIDS, cancer, tuberculosis, or epidemic disease. No matter what you choose, the work is meaningful and rewarding. Traits that can help you along the way include initiative, good interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.‎

    If you decide to go into global health, you can take a variety of career paths. Program managers create operational guidelines for global health programs associated with nonprofit organizations, governments, and private companies. Global health consultants look at how health programs are run and come up with ways to improve them. When there is an outbreak of infectious disease, epidemiologists search for a cause, identify at-risk populations, and look for ways to control spread. Global health educators teach people, families, and communities how to improve health and wellness. Policy analysts study how the policies of a global health program affect an organization and the community it serves.‎

    Places that hire people with a global health background include large national or worldwide agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Additional places you can work with a global health degree include non-profit and private businesses, domestic or foreign governments, pharmaceutical companies, colleges or universities, hospitals or clinics, and public relations firms.‎

    You can study a number of different topics related to global health, such as global studies, foreign language, medicine, international relations, public policy, project management, or education.‎

    Online Global Health courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Global Health skills. Choose from a wide range of Global Health courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Global Health, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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