• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Caregiving

    Caregiving Courses Online

    Understand caregiving principles and best practices. Learn to provide effective care and support for individuals in need, including elderly and disabled individuals.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Caregiving Course Catalog

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Financial Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Atención centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Governance, Direct Patient Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Thinking About Care

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Social Studies, Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Childhood Education and Development

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Care, Primary Care, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Telehealth, Financial Management, Human Resources

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Working With Children, Child Development, Community Outreach, Human Centered Design, Community Organizing, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Design, Design Strategies, Empathy, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Patient Assistance, Treatment Planning, Compassion, Care Coordination, Advocacy, Empathy, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Social Work

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Community Health, Social Justice, Crisis Intervention, Health Policy, Community Outreach, Public Health, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Rapport Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Time Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Stanford University

      Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The State University of New York

      Child Care as a Business

      Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Business Planning, Working With Children, Billing, Invoicing, Small Business Accounting, Policy Development, Operating Cost, Child Welfare, Resource Utilization, Administration, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Management, Expense Management, Cost Estimation, Business Requirements, Insurance, Tax Compliance, Bookkeeping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Stress Management, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Student Support and Services, Patient Education And Counseling, Advocacy, Pediatrics, Oncology, School Psychology, Education and Training, Working With Children, Neurology, Childhood Education and Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Chronic Diseases

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Caregiving learners also search

    Health Informatics
    Health Management
    Informatics
    Beginner Health
    Health Coaching
    Health And Fitness
    Healthcare
    Healthcare Management
    1…6789

    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular caregiving courses

    • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan
    • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Thinking About Care: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
    • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford University
    • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice: Stanford University
    • Child Care as a Business: The State University of New York

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok