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10 Best Healthcare Courses for Beginners

We compared 10 Healthcare courses currently listed on edX, Coursera, Udemy and International Open Academy, priced from $19.99 to $851.40. 6 come from a named university or institution, including MGH Institute of Health Professions, University of Glasgow and University of Cambridge. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
10
Price range
$19.99 – $851.40
Providers
edX, Coursera, Udemy, International Open Academy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 10 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, Coursera, Udemy, International Open Academy, matched to "healthcare" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $851.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to AI & Machine Learning in Healthcare

    Offered by MGH Institute of Health Professions

    In this introductory course, you'll explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming healthcare. You'll build a solid foundation in AI and ML fundamentals, learning how these technologi...

    $309.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

    Offered by University of Glasgow

    Completing this short course on the Healthcare Industry will equip learners with a thorough understanding of its evolution, current landscape, and future opportunities. By engaging with structured video-based content, pa...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Evolutionary Biology: Genes to Behaviour

    Offered by University of Cambridge

    This course gives you a solid grounding in one of biology's most fundamental disciplines, taking you from the basics of how genes build traits all the way through to the evolution of complex animal behaviour. You'll lear...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    MicroBachelors® Program in Introduction to Neuroscience

    Offered by Harvard University

    The MicroBachelors® Program in Introduction to Neuroscience offers a foundational understanding of how the nervous system works and its impact on human behavior and mental processes. This course is ideal for professional...

    $851.40
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Stroke Care

    Offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    This course offers an insightful introduction to stroke care, covering essential aspects of the field. You'll explore various types of strokes, learn about their causes and effects, and understand the importance of timel...

    $277.20
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction To Food & Health

    Offered by Stanford University

    Empower yourself and your patients with evidence-based nutrition strategies. This CME/CE course equips healthcare providers with practical tools to foster healthy eating habits, improve patient counseling, and support su...

  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Describing Data

    Offered by MGH Institute of Health Professions

    This course introduces key statistical concepts and data analysis techniques used in healthcare. Students will learn to classify variables, summarize data, interpret measures of central tendency and variability, and perf...

    $100.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate

    Introduction to Internet of Things :Connect the world.

    Welcome to "Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT): Unlocking the Power of Connected Devices"! This comprehensive course is designed for beginners and professionals alike who are eager to explore the fascinating world...

    $24.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    INTRODUCTION TO NARROW AI AND GENERAL AI

    This course offers a straightforward introduction to Artificial Intelligence, focusing on the key distinctions between Narrow AI and General AI. Designed for complete beginners, it covers foundational concepts like Machi...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10

    Introduction to Phlebotomy

    This course is your first step towards becoming a certified phlebotomy technician. Phlebotomy, also called blood draw or venipuncture, is the surgical practice of using a needle to take blood from a vein. A licensed phle...

    $24.99
    listed price

Best Healthcare Courses for Beginners compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Introduction to AI & Machine Learning in Healthcare edX MGH Institute of Health Professions $309.00 View →
2 Introduction to the Healthcare Industry Coursera University of Glasgow $49.00 View →
3 Introduction to Evolutionary Biology: Genes to Behaviour Coursera University of Cambridge $49.00 View →
4 MicroBachelors® Program in Introduction to Neuroscience edX Harvard University $851.40 View →
5 Introduction to Stroke Care edX The Hong Kong Polytechnic University $277.20 View →
6 Introduction To Food & Health edX Stanford University View →
7 Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Describing Data edX MGH Institute of Health Professions $100.00 View →
8 Introduction to Internet of Things :Connect the world. Udemy $24.99 View →
9 INTRODUCTION TO NARROW AI AND GENERAL AI Udemy $19.99 View →
10 Introduction to Phlebotomy International Open Academy $24.99 View →

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