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.

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Nursing Practices, Infection Control, Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Regulatory Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Oxygen Therapy, Personal protective equipment, Pain Management, Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Pharmacology, Patient Communication
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Care Management, Community Development, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Compassion, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Pediatrics, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nursing and Patient Care, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Mindfulness, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices, Mental Health, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Innovation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Budget Management, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Hospital Experience, Revenue Forecasting, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks