Health Informatics Certificate
students: earn a validated Certificate in Health Informatics in approximately 10–15 hours, self-paced. A limited number of seats remain.
For UT Austin students:
14-day withdrawal (full refund) before completion
Self-paced · Start immediately
Students can enroll at heavily discounted prices through the enrollment deadline -
from $299 to $99.00
students are eligible through August 31st, 2026.
Enrollment closes at 11:59 PM CT. If you plan to enroll, we recommend completing
enrollment before the deadline.
Why this certificate matters
96%
Employers suggest certificates strengthen applications
$12K
Average reported salary increase with certificate
9/10
Hiring managers prioritize candidates with certificates
Based on industry surveys and self-reported outcomes from certificate program completers.
Individual results may vary.
Program Overview
Overview
Overview
The Health Informatics Certificate Program is designed for college students interested in developing strong, in-demand health informatics skills required across a wide range of roles and healthcare-related industries. It provides a comprehensive understanding of health informatics, covering core concepts, tools, and techniques used to manage health information, support clinical decision-making, and improve healthcare delivery in professional environments.
Whether you are applying for internships, your first job out of college, or competitive early-career positions, this program helps prepare you for roles where health informatics knowledge is a required part of the job.
Key Features
Audience
Designed for students interested in health informatics and roles that involve healthcare information management, clinical data analysis, and digital health systems. The program is well suited for students across health sciences, information systems, public health, and arts and sciences, as well as anyone seeking to strengthen their résumé for healthcare-focused roles across industries.
Duration
Four months of access per semester to course materials and resources. At the end of four months, you can renew your access if needed.
Time to Complete
Expected to be completed within 10 to 15 hours, allowing for flexible, self-paced learning.
Certificate
Certificate in Health Informatics.
Optional Custom Emphasis
Leveraging advanced AI technology, the program offers a personalized learning experience that allows students to tailor their certificate toward a specific industry or career direction.
Rather than focusing solely on abstract informatics concepts, students may select an emphasis aligned with the types of roles or fields they are interested in pursuing, such as healthcare administration, clinical informatics, public health informatics, patient data management, or health information systems.
For example, a student interested in healthcare administration roles may choose an emphasis in healthcare administration. This emphasis would be reflected in the title of the certificate earned; for example:
Certificate in Health Informatics, Emphasis: Healthcare Administration
This approach helps students clearly communicate relevance to employers while maintaining broad applicability across industries.
Why This Certificate Matters
Health informatics skills appear in job descriptions across healthcare and public health–related fields. This certificate provides a clear and credible way to demonstrate digital health capability, readiness for healthcare-focused roles, and the skills employers expect.
Key Features
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Optional custom emphasis
No custom emphasis available.
