Certificates have a wide range of purpose and study. Typically, you have to have some sort of degree prior to getting a certificate. Many students and professionals get a degree in order to obtain additional training or to bridge the gap between studies. Often this type of specialized program is completed in a year or less.

What is a certificate in health policy? Students look at the analysis and substance of health policy in order to gain a better understanding of how to work with and improve health policies in specific countries. Students who go through the coursework for this certificate will learn about policy-making processes and the research required to develop health policies. A certificate in health policy is useful for students looking to gain a solid foundation in policies and their analysis.

A student who goes through this coursework can have an understanding of the issues that health policies address in all levels of government. Students could gain data management skills that allow them to read raw data and process data. With this coursework, students gain the ability to help in many steps of the policymaking process.

The cost of a certificate in health policy will vary greatly depending on the school, the country of the school and whether you want to take online or in-person classes.

With a certificate in health policy, you may be able to work in a variety of fields. You could use this knowledge in fields of law, medicine, public policy or health services. You could work for the government, not-for-profit companies or as a private-sector consultant. The wide range of skills you gain may prepare you to work at any point of the health policy journey.

Applying to this program is easy. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.