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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pulmonology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Community Mental Health Services, Personal Development, Mental Health, Case Studies, Positive Behavior Support, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Nebraska
Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Patient Positioning, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Hospital Admissions, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Geriatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Exercise Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Child Health, Infant Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Medical Equipment, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Epidemiology, Airway Management, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Nutrition
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Research Design, Biology, Biostatistics, Cell Biology, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Scientific Methods, Medical Management, Health Systems, Value-Based Care, Kanban Principles, Patient Communication, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Management, Operating Room (OR), Cleanliness, Business Systems Analysis, Case Studies, Capacity Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Performance Analysis, Capital Markets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, De-escalation Techniques, Trauma Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Professionalism, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Active Listening, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavior Management, Patient-centered Care, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Social Skills, Empathy, Rapport Building, Mental Health, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months