Nursing courses can help you learn patient care techniques, medication administration, health assessment, and ethical decision-making. You can build skills in critical thinking, effective communication with patients and families, and teamwork in clinical settings. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records (EHR) systems, patient management software, and simulation labs that enhance hands-on learning and prepare you for real-world healthcare environments.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Terminology, Surgery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Biostatistics, Epidemiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Change Management, Health Care, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Nursing Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Data Quality, Health Care, Health Informatics, Geographic Information Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Collection
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The George Washington University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Nurse Education, Virtual Environment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Nursing, Health Education, Patient Communication, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Care Management, Patient Positioning, Basic Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Caregiving, Nursing Basics, Patient-centered Care, Vital Signs, Patient Observation, Nursing Homes, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Communication, Personal Care, Patient Safety, Infection Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Midwifery, Child Health, Postpartum Care, Prenatal Care, Health Disparities, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Primary Care, Dignity in Care, Social and Human Services, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Education and Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Parent Communication, Care Management, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months