Health Courses

Explore recent advances in gene therapy and learn about the implications for patient care.

Explore the intricate dynamics that shape the U.S. health care payer landscape, including the roles of private insurers, government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, ACA-sponsored state exchanges, and self-pay options.

In partnership with the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, this course will help you deliver high-quality health care to all through organizational change.

Understand advances in drug delivery systems and approaches.

Learn foundational concepts in genetics and gain new insight into the rapidly evolving field of genomics.

Learn how various therapeutic modalities are discovered.

Reimagine global health problems with some of the leading global health thinkers and actors through a case-based biosocial framework.

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 how a Culture of Health can transform your business by integrating worker, customer, community, and environmental well-being for sustainable success.

Learn about innovative immunological therapies approved by the FDA from 2021 through 2023 for the treatment of a number of chronic diseases.

Learn foundational concepts in biochemistry and gain a new appreciation for how this field applies to human health and disease.

Explore the ways in which CRISPR is disrupting sectors across the economy with Harvard VPAL.

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

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

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

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

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.

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

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

To address your physical fitness needs, you’ll want a mix of aerobic, strength training, and balance exercises. Learn how to create an effective workout plan in this special online course.

Explore genetic testing and its clinical applications.

In partnership with the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, this course will help you deliver high-quality health care to all through organizational change.

Discover how pathogen genomics informs public health decisions and practice.

This Harvard Medical School one-year, application-based certificate program provides advanced training in health care research and methods.

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

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

Learn the principles guiding humanitarian response to modern emergencies, and the challenges faced in the field today.

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.

Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) teaches self-care practices that help participants buffer daily stress, regain a sense of emotional control and enhance quality of life.

Understand the principles governing how drugs impact the body, and see how these concepts apply to the treatment and prevention of disease.