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    Understand global health principles for improving health worldwide. Learn about global health issues, policies, and interventions.

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    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Données au service de la santé de la population

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Data Quality, Epidemiology, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Public Health, Data Storytelling, Health Equity, Health Care, Policy Development, Health Systems, Policy Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Development, Child Development, Orthopedics, Biology, Experimentation, Pathology, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Visualization

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Advancing Dairy Management with Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Data Collection, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Management, Data Quality, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Internet Of Things, Computer Vision

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Primeros. Auxilios Psicológicos. DANA 2024. Afectados

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services, Compassion, Stress Management, First Aid, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Patient Assistance, Health Care, Technical Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Virtual Environment, Medical Privacy, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      O

      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Econometrics - Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Stata, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Probability Distribution

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Discipline, Professional Development, Mental Health, Lifelong Learning, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Positivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Basic English Skills: Health & Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Nutrition and Diet

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Dartmouth College

      Inquiries Into Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Anthropology, 3D Modeling, Anatomy, Scientific Methods, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Learning, Research, Spatial Data Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Cost of Care: Why is U.S. Healthcare so Expensive?

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Systems Thinking, Long Term Care, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, International Relations, Social Justice, Market Dynamics, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation, Tax, Cost Benefit Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Care Management, Financial Analysis, Patient Flow, Administration, Finance, Financial Management, Organizational Strategy, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Données au service de la santé de la population: Johns Hopkins University
    • Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
    • Advancing Dairy Management with Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Primeros. Auxilios Psicológicos. DANA 2024. Afectados: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Econometrics - Theory and Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Basic English Skills: Health & Wellness: University of California, Davis
    • Inquiries Into Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
    • The Cost of Care: Why is U.S. Healthcare so Expensive?: University of Pennsylvania

    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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