Health Courses

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.

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.

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.

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

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 how cancer treatment is evolving due to advances in genetics.

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.

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.

Explore genetic testing and its clinical applications.

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

Learn to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale through national community health worker programs.

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

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.

Learn about immune tolerance and how it can be harnessed to treat various conditions.

Learn how drugs and other therapeutics are used in the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders.

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.

This advanced course offers a unique way for professionals to learn from leading Harvard Medical School faculty and industry leaders about nucleic acid therapeutics.

This advanced course offers a unique way for professionals to learn from leading Harvard Medical School faculty and industry leaders about nucleic acid therapeutics.

Mental health and metabolic health are deeply interconnected.

Learn how various therapeutic modalities are discovered.

This 14-week online program is designed to equip wellness and health professionals with the knowledge and strategies to integrate evidence-based women’s health insights with lifestyle and coaching practices that drive sustainable behavior change.