General Courses

Bridge the gap between clinical expertise and leadership capability that undermines clinicians’ ability to drive meaningful, system-level change.

An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

See how the immune system is being used to improve cancer treatment.

Examine the drug discovery and development process by gaining a high-level understanding of the scientific and regulatory frameworks that shape the pharmaceutical landscape, from initial discovery through clinical trials and regulatory approval.

Learn about the immunological principles of allergic diseases, including asthma, food allergies, and atopic dermatitis, and explore how these conditions can be treated and prevented.

In this Harvard Health Publishing course you will gain the tools to control your blood pressure and cut your risk of heart attack and stroke in half.

Understand how the FDA regulates pharmaceuticals and explore debates on prescription drug costs, marketing, and testing.

Discover the best ways to treat 18 common skin conditions, protect against skin cancer, prevent premature skin aging, rejuvenate aging skin and more!

This self-paced leadership development program equips mid-level nurse managers with essential skills in performance management, negotiation, health care technology, resource management, quality improvement, and more. Start any time.

Learn key concepts in genetics, with an emphasis on genetic variation and inheritance of disease.

Learn foundational concepts in physiology and see how the material is used in taking care of patients.

Learn about advances in interpreting biomedical signals and the use of machine learning and deep learning to aid in analysis and diagnosis.

Struggling to get your energy level back to where it used to be? Fighting fatigue more often than you'd care to admit? The 75 lessons in our lively course will lead you to the secrets of recharging your energy level.

Gain a global perspective on health care delivery, financing, and regulation. Explore the historical context, funding mechanisms, and current challenges faced by health systems in both developed and emerging markets.

Dive into the structure of the U.S. health care delivery system and uncover the diverse types of care facilities, their primary functions, respective patient goals, and clinical providers through a framework of inpatient, outpatient, and home-based care.

This online course from Harvard Health Publishing brings you information from Harvard experts on staying mentally sharp as you age. 

Taught by Harvard Medical School faculty, Health Care Economics, a Harvard Online course, provides insights into the economic forces are shaping US health care.

Dive into the mechanisms of action and exciting applications of new FDA-approved genetic medicines.

Understanding the context for the Ebola outbreak: What went right, what went wrong, and how we can all do better.

Learn about the opioid epidemic in the United States, including information about treatment and recovery from opioid addiction.

Explore the foundational principles of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative applications in medicine and biomedical research.

Learn how cancer treatment is evolving due to advances in genetics.

Explore the fundamental principles that guide ethical decision-making within health care environments: patient autonomy, the obligation to do good, the obligation to avoid harm, and justice.

Address persistent gaps in women’s health education that undermine informed decision-making and long-term well-being.

Join the first Harvard University–affiliated continuing education course in sports cardiology and gain practical, case-based insights that empower you to deliver evidence-driven care to athletes and active individuals across every level of performance.

Understand the science behind GLP-1-based therapies and how they’re revolutionizing patient care.

The Global Health Care Leaders Program (GHLP) is a multi-modular global program that aims to bring together the most important topics defining the future of health care industry for the leaders who will lead the charge.

Advance your onco-nephrology expertise by joining a dynamic, expert-led symposium designed to equip clinicians with up-to-date knowledge at the intersection of cancer and kidney care.

Explore genetic testing and its clinical applications.

Develop the clinical, operational, and regulatory perspective required to lead the adoption and scaling of digital and AI-driven care models.