Free Online Quality Improvement Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII) (Coursera)

Health & Society

In this final course of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Specialization, you'll dive into practical applications of safety and quality improvement strategies. By tackling a realistic scenario at Mercy Grace Hospital, a 500-bed urban facility, you will develop and implement solutions to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Oct 12th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Healthcare Patient Safety

FutureLearn

British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy - BSAC

Utilising Social Science and Behaviour Change in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes: Improving Healthcare (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Dive into this online course that explores the integration of social science and behaviour change techniques in antimicrobial stewardship projects. Gain insights on how to influence healthcare professionals' behaviors to promote responsible use of antibiotics, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Self Paced

2 Weeks

Healthcare Social Change Quality Improvement

Coursera

University of Houston

Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations (Coursera)

Health & Society

Embark on a journey towards healthcare reform by mastering Value-Based Care (VBC). This course focuses on transitioning provider organizations from volume to value through effective Quality Improvement initiatives. Explore the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement, adaptive leadership, and how to drive vision and innovation through collaboration within your organization.

Oct 12th 2026

3 Weeks

Health Healthcare Public Health

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Stability and Capability in Quality Improvement (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Embark on a journey towards enhancing your understanding of quality improvement by mastering the art of analyzing process stability and capability. This course will equip you with the skills needed to create effective Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts for both continuous and discrete data sets, all while utilizing the powerful R software. Learn why having a stable process is crucial before performing statistical hypothesis testing.

Oct 12th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Probability Statistical Analysis Quality Improvement

Coursera

Imperial College London

Using Data for Healthcare Improvement (Coursera)

Health & Society

Enhance your understanding of healthcare improvement by learning to measure care quality and utilize both quantitative and qualitative data in evaluating change. This course will guide you through designing measurement schemes suitable for QI initiatives, distinguishing between research methods and improvement techniques.

Oct 12th 2026

4 Weeks

Healthcare Measurement Methods Quality Improvement

Coursera

Imperial College London

Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare (Coursera)

Health & Society

Embark on a journey into the world of Quality Improvement (QI) within healthcare through this insightful online course offered by Coursera. This course provides an in-depth understanding of QI concepts, theories, and practical applications from a global standpoint. Engage with patients, clinicians, and academics as they share their experiences and strategies for delivering impactful change in the healthcare sector. Learn to identify challenges, apply effective QI methods, and critically assess improvement initiatives.

Oct 12th 2026

4 Weeks

Healthcare Quality Improvement Healthcare Quality