Healthcare

As data in healthcare grows more complex, AI is increasingly being used to enhance diagnoses, treatment, patient engagement, and administrative tasks. Brought to you by expert faculty from Weill Cornell Medicine, this certificate program focuses on the transformative power of data science and artificial intelligence in the healthcare space. You will begin by developing a foundation in machine learning techniques, emphasizing data preparation and predictive analytics to improve patient care. You will build on this by focusing on efficient data management, exploring relational databases, and honing skills in data querying for insightful healthcare decisions. You will then be introduced to natural language processing (NLP), exploring methods to extract insights from medical texts as well as ways to apply conscientious practices in data handling. Finally, you will examine the human factors influencing AI design and implementation, advocating for user-centered solutions that adhere to ethical principles. Throughout the courses, you will have the opportunity to apply these teachings in hands-on exercises as you gain practice addressing real-world healthcare problems. Together, these courses will equip you with the skills to leverage technology for improved healthcare outcomes, ensuring data integrity, patient privacy, and the creation of equitable AI-driven solutions. You must have intermediate proficiency in Python programming and machine learning to be successful in this certificate program. The courses in this certificate program are required to be completed in the order that they appear.

In the innovative and dynamic industry that is healthcare, executive leaders of the field must equip themselves with the ability to guide their organizations and teams through times of change. They must be able to lead their organizations through the physical change in addition to successfully interacting with multiple affiliated entities. An executive leader’s credibility, authority, and ability to keep a team focused and motivated are under constant scrutiny. And rightfully so—it’s the leader’s job to communicate strategy, negotiate skillfully, influence team behaviors, and deliver results. Simultaneously, leaders in healthcare must be able to master the quantitative and qualitative approach to innovation in the healthcare setting, focusing on the levers of strategy, measurement, leadership, and culture. The Executive Healthcare Leadership Certificate provides you with critical skills to lead your organization to success through a series of six core courses and two electives that give you the flexibility to customize the program to your goals. As a result of completing this certificate, you’ll have practiced concrete strategies to increase your effectiveness in leading your organization. For the best experience in this program it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear. This program includes two years of free access to Symposium! These events feature several days of live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore the most pressing leadership topics. Symposium events are held several times throughout the year. Once enrolled in your program, you will receive information about upcoming events. Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending Symposium sessions is not required to successfully complete the certificate program.

Despite healthcare organizations often hiring women and men at similar rates, systemic power structures and gender dynamics continue to favor men's contributions, creating barriers for even the most experienced and capable women advancing to executive positions. This certificate prepares healthcare leaders to navigate today’s complex healthcare environment where gender imbalances persist at the highest levels of leadership. Led by renowned faculty authors Elizabeth Mannix and Sunita Sah, both widely published in healthcare leadership, the program will equip you with valuable insights to understand and address these dynamics within the healthcare field, exploring strategies to lead with authenticity, make sound decisions, build strong relationships, and drive meaningful change within healthcare organizations. Each course develops essential leadership capabilities that can be leveraged to recognize and navigate challenges. You will begin by clarifying your own values and leadership purpose, then build structured decision-making skills to reduce bias, analyze complex problems, and implement effective solutions. Courses will also address the unique obstacles women face when advocating for themselves, their teams, and their institutions. The program culminates with tactics for leveraging negotiation as a strategic leadership skill and explores ways to build inclusive networking practices while understanding how gender and power dynamics impact relationship-building. By the end of this certificate, you will discover how to employ communication techniques that foster courage, trust, and resilience to effectively lead in the healthcare space while fostering more inclusive environments for all. This program includes two years of free access to Symposium! These events feature live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing topics. Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program. The content of this certificate program is focused on developing and supporting women in healthcare leadership. This program is open to students of all sexes and gender identities.

Whether you’re an educator, coach, or wellness professional, this certificate program provides proven counseling techniques to blend within your chosen helping profession. You can significantly enhance your effectiveness, along with the success of the groups you serve, by using specific communication tactics that encourage open and productive partnerships. Additionally, in this program, you will also develop actionable steps to elicit behavior change from your clients and create a culture of wellness within your organization. Throughout the courses, you will have a chance to review and analyze best practices for your field, engage in live, active interviews and exercises with a peer in your class and “clients” from your network, and learn how to combine different counseling techniques for the best results. You will come away more confident, more effective, and ready to lead in your field. The courses in this certificate program are required to be completed in the order that they appear.

Healthcare isn’t limited to patient care. Today’s most successful healthcare professionals are also well versed in essential business and management concepts. Whether you’re running your own practice or managing others in a clinic, department or nursing floor, you must be able to effectively lead the people around you, understand the financial landscape, create budgets and navigate the regulatory environment.   This certificate program is aimed at giving doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals the basic knowledge and skills needed to manage people and programs efficiently and within the bounds of government regulations. For the best experience in this program it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear.

In today’s complex regulatory environment, healthcare compliance programs can affect outcomes for organizations as well as their patients. This certificate program focuses on how and why healthcare organizations engage with both federal and state regulations to achieve and maintain compliance. You will begin by examining principal federal laws which apply to activities in healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, insurers, and individual providers. As you progress through the courses, you will explore and identify categories of state law which relate to healthcare compliance. In addition, you will consider the legal obligations of your organization and discover how to design compliance programs to meet federal and state requirements. You will also acquire an in-depth understanding of where to go for specific legal questions, gaining the sophistication to know what information is needed and what questions to ask as you work with your legal counsel. Upon completion of the program, you will have gained the skills to identify the critical legal issues that healthcare institutions face in the ordinary course of business. For the best experience in this program, it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear.

A smartly designed, well-executed strategic plan is indispensable not only to an organization’s long-term success, but to its very survival. Today’s healthcare leaders need to lead their organizations and be able to strategically drive initiatives that interact with multiple affiliated entities. Whether you are a senior leader looking to refine your strategic skills or an early to mid-level healthcare professional aspiring to a strategic position, leading strategic initiatives will be key your growth and success as a leader. The Strategic Healthcare Leadership Certificate provides you with the critical skills you need to lead strategic initiatives in your organization to success through a series of six courses. Ultimately, leaders will increase their effectiveness in leading healthcare organizations through improved knowledge, skills, and practice implementing strategic plans. For the best experience in this program it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear. This program includes two years of free access to Symposium! These events feature several days of live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore the most pressing leadership topics. Symposium events are held several times throughout the year. Once enrolled in your program, you will receive information about upcoming events. Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending Symposium sessions is not required to successfully complete the certificate program.

The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented health challenge on a global scale. A novel virus jumped from an animal to a person, and within a matter of weeks, people were infected around the world. Public health and healthcare systems were not prepared, and neither those frameworks nor our bodies were ready to detect, prevent, and respond. Countless lives were lost, as were jobs and financial security, food access, housing, and access to education. Now, we need to build back, and build back better, together. Public health is a field of work made up of many different types of people working in many different roles at community, state, national, and international levels. Its purpose is to develop and implement programs and policies to create the conditions where people can achieve health. This certificate program is designed for people who work — or want to work — to improve the health and wellbeing of communities. You will study fundamental public health principles and practices to enable you to be part of a push for health equity for all. You will examine how to review and interpret data so you can focus your efforts, and you will practice critical communication skills so you can support your community in making choices that prevent infection and illness. Using COVID-19 as one of many case studies, you will explore how, in public health, we learn from the past to improve the future. You will be positioned to use the knowledge and skills you gain to support the long-term goal of maximizing good health for all. The courses in this certificate program are required to be completed in the order that they appear.

Careers in medical and health management are projected to grow rapidly over the next ten years, as the need to develop effective healthcare operations has never been more pressing. This certificate program provides you with the tools to analyze and identify strategies to improve the operational performance of healthcare organizations. Courses focus on key concepts in four essential areas of operations management: process analysis, service operations, quality management, and inventory management. You will begin by implementing process analysis tools to create a flow diagram and explore performance measures that can be used to measure the effectiveness of current processes within an organization. Next, you will practice using statistical analysis to evaluate the efficiency of service operations in a variety of contexts, including in person and virtual. Quality control is an essential part of any business operation, and as part of this program you will be introduced to statistical process control as a tool for evaluating and improving the quality of systems and processes. Finally, you will look at different methods for tracking inventory and implementing strategies to improve business performance. Upon completing this program, you will possess the tools and skills to successfully manage operations in the healthcare industry. This program requires the use of Microsoft Excel (desktop or online). While advanced skills aren’t necessary, students with some prior experience in Excel will be most successful. Throughout the courses, you’ll apply basic functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN, create and adjust tables and graphs, and work with provided formulas. The courses in this certificate program are required to be completed in the order that they appear.

Healthcare facility design is more than picking the right wall colors or materials. If done well, healthcare facility design and planning can transform your organization and improve safety, operations, and the bottom line. Above all, an optimal, patient-centered healthcare environment has the power to improve clinical outcomes. This six-course certificate program provides you with in-depth instruction in effectively using evidence-based research to improve a healthcare environment. Core courses cover the critical components of healthcare facilities design planning. Learn excellence in change leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic alignment with organizational goals. Create your strategic plan and execute and assess it by using data to gauge impact. Learn some of the critical skills you need to lead your project to success or dive deeper to interpret technical facility design plans. For the best experience in this program it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear.

The number of adults 65 and over is growing rapidly; it’s an exciting time for those interested in careers serving seniors. How can you be sure you’re meeting the needs of seniors and providing a superior experience? In this certificate program, you will explore best practices for service excellence at senior living facilities. Through examination of case studies and industry regulations, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the current senior living landscape. You'll have the opportunity to utilize the principles of environmental psychology to plan senior living facilities that support health and wellness through informed design. You’ll implement the PPO (product, people, and operational conditions) framework to assess the needs of an organization and apply industry trends to create food service operations that align with the needs of a senior living facility. Throughout the courses, you will explore how process thinking can improve your senior living facility by creating a process flow document and formalizing an action plan for decision making. Finally, you’ll practice assessing the quality of a senior living organization, identifying areas for improvement through research and applying quality management approaches. You’ll have six months to complete the required elements for this certificate program, but this flexible approach allows you to finish sooner based on your schedule.

Healthcare delivery continues to be in a state of constant change and as a result, today’s healthcare leaders must transform the way their organizations respond to and lead change initiatives. Leaders must not only be able to lead their organizations through change, they must be able to successfully interact with multiple affiliated entities. Professionals need to successfully manage and lead people through change initiatives to transform their entities to meet the demands of tomorrow’s delivery systems. Leaders must be able to master the quantitative and qualitative approach to innovation in the healthcare setting, focusing on the levers of strategy, measurement, leadership, and culture. In this certificate, professionals will reset their thinking around how best to understand, measure, implement, and lead successful change initiatives. Leaders must also understand the impact that culture has on organizational success. As a result of this certificate students will learn strategies that can impact their confidence, self-efficacy and as a result, their job satisfaction. For the best experience in this program it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear. This program includes two years of free access to Symposium! These events feature several days of live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore the most pressing leadership topics. Symposium events are held several times throughout the year. Once enrolled in your program, you will receive information about upcoming events. Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending Symposium sessions is not required to successfully complete the certificate program.

This certificate program educates healthcare professionals and trainees in the evidence-based management of common, high-impact medical conditions. You will examine diseases that affect a variety of organ systems, study the scientific basis of therapeutic agents, learn current treatment guidelines, and apply evidence-based recommendations in clinical decision making. You’ll also explore disease pathophysiology, drug mechanism of action, medication side effects, and patient-specific factors that may alter management. You’ll then consider the goals of management, develop and revise treatment plans, and select pharmaceutical agents from different classes to maximize patient benefit and minimize side effects and interactions.

Breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment are transforming the landscape of healthcare, opening new doors for professionals across science, engineering, and related fields. As the demand grows for innovative drugs, diagnostic tools, and medical devices, understanding the fundamental biology and treatment of cancer has become essential for anyone working in or around this dynamic sector. Throughout this certificate program, you will explore the mechanisms driving cancer development, examine the impact of genetics on disease progression, and analyze current treatment strategies for various cancer types, including lung, colon, breast, prostate, lymphoma, and leukemia. You’ll build fluency in the core language and concepts of oncology, empowering you to communicate effectively with clinicians, researchers, and industry stakeholders. Whether you are advancing your career in research, product development, or marketing, or seeking personal insight as a survivor or caregiver, you will gain practical analytical skills and knowledge that translate directly to real-world applications. By completing this program, you will be prepared to confidently engage in meaningful conversations with cancer experts, contribute to multidisciplinary teams, and drive innovation in your field. The courses in this certificate program are required to be completed in the order that they appear.

In these unprecedented times, professionals in healthcare must adapt and rise to the challenges created by ever-evolving circumstances. In this certificate program, you will develop and apply the skills needed to provide care with agility. You will perfect your organization’s virtual care and improve quality by providing excellent service to your patients and visitors. Finally, you will strategize to reach your goals in any care context and gain practical skills to lead your team through it all. Designed for maximum flexibility, the Adaptive Healthcare Strategy Certificate program offers you a selection of courses in the following areas: Virtual Care, Patients as Consumers, Strategy, and Leadership. In Virtual Care, you will strategize and practice excelling at communicating virtually, whether it is with patients or general audiences. Patients as Consumers will help you develop service-focused leadership competencies to engage colleagues in creating a strong service culture. In Strategy, you will focus on defining success when applying quality management approaches to improve quality at your organization. Lastly, Leadership will allow you to explore vital techniques when leading your team, be it through crisis or conflict. By the end of this series, you will be an asset to your organization by confidently providing strategic care for your patients in any context. This program includes two years of free access to Symposium! These events feature several days of live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore the marketing and hospitality industry’s most pressing topics. Symposium events are held several times throughout the year. Once enrolled in your program, you will receive information about upcoming events. Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending Symposium sessions is not required to successfully complete the certificate program.

Plants have evolved thousands of potentially useful compounds over millions of years on Earth. As long as humans have been around, we have studied and tried to understand and use these plant products to improve our health. This certificate program is an introduction to medicinal plants and how they can be used to treat illnesses. Throughout the courses, you will examine both the historical and biochemical aspects of integrating plant-based medicine into your own personal health plan. You will examine each of the body’s systems in detail and develop an understanding of what plants might be useful in treating that system, based on knowledge collected from around the world. This certificate is not a replacement for consulting with a physician; it is intended as an exploration of alternatives that you may not have considered or about which you would like to learn more. Familiarity with high school-level chemistry and biology will help you be successful in this program. The courses in this certificate program are required to be completed in the order that they appear.

As healthcare becomes increasingly digital, the sector faces growing cybersecurity threats that put patient data, critical systems, and organizational operations at risk. At the same time, artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare delivery, creating new opportunities for innovation alongside emerging security, privacy, and governance challenges. Healthcare leaders and professionals must be prepared to understand these risks and implement strategies that protect patients, data, and organizations in an evolving digital landscape. Throughout this certificate program, you will explore how cybersecurity threats and AI-driven technologies are reshaping healthcare. You will learn how cyberattacks — such as ransomware, fraud, and AI-enabled threats — target healthcare organizations and how digital health systems, connected medical devices, and operational technologies can introduce vulnerabilities. You’ll also examine how cybersecurity decisions intersect with governance, regulatory compliance, and legal responsibility, helping you understand how organizations can balance innovation with the need to protect sensitive data and critical systems. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, you will develop the ability to recognize cyber threats, evaluate vulnerabilities, and assess how organizations should respond to data breaches and cyber incidents. By examining real healthcare cyberattacks, you’ll gain insight into what contributed to both successful and unsuccessful responses as well as how organizations can strengthen their defenses. By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to anticipate emerging threats, make informed decisions during cyber incidents, and implement strategies that enhance cybersecurity resilience while supporting responsible innovation in healthcare. The courses in this certificate program are required to be completed in the order that they appear. This program includes two years of free access to the AI Symposium! These highly interactive virtual events span multiple days and explore today’s most pressing topics. Symposium offers exclusive opportunities to engage in real-time discussions with your eCornell community, applying insights from your courses to real-world scenarios. Through reflections and small-group discussions, you’ll deepen your learning, broaden your perspective, and expand your professional network. Symposium events are held throughout the year, providing ongoing opportunities to stay engaged, gain fresh perspectives, and strengthen your skills. Once enrolled, you’ll receive access to the Symposium networking site and details about upcoming sessions. You can participate in as many as you’d like to make the most of your experience, though attendance is not required to complete your program.