Online Health Promotion Certificates of Higher Education

Make a difference in community health with our online Certificate of Higher Education in Health Promotion. These flexible programmes provide foundational knowledge in public health, health education, and programme design, preparing you for roles in wellness advocacy, community health, or further studies.

Start your journey in public health with an online Certificate of Higher Education in Health Promotion

An online Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Health Promotion provides a strong foundation in health education, behaviour change, and community wellbeing. Whether you’re entering the field for the first time or building towards a full degree, this flexible online qualification helps you gain valuable skills to support healthier communities.

Why choose an online CertHE in Health Promotion?

Study when and where it suits you

With 100% online delivery, you can learn at your own pace, fitting your studies around work and personal commitments. Access top university teaching from anywhere in the world.

Build practical, relevant knowledge

Gain an understanding of how to promote health and prevent illness at the individual and community level — knowledge that’s in demand across the health, education, and voluntary sectors.

Prepare for further study or new career paths

Use your CertHE as a standalone qualification or as a stepping stone to a Diploma of Higher Education or bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, or a related discipline.

What you’ll learn in an online health promotion CertHE

These programmes provide a solid grounding in the key principles, tools, and challenges of modern health promotion:

Foundations of health promotion

Understand the role of health promotion in improving population health and reducing health inequalities.

Behaviour change and public awareness

Explore the psychological and social factors that influence health behaviours — and how to design interventions that make a difference.

Community health and wellbeing

Learn how to engage communities, support healthy environments, and address local and global health challenges.

Ethics and communication

Develop communication skills for diverse audiences and understand the ethical considerations of public health messaging.

Academic and transferable skills

Build confidence in critical thinking, academic writing, and digital literacy — essential for further study and workplace success.

FAQs

A CertHE in Health Promotion can lead to roles such as health promotion assistant, community outreach worker, or support roles in public health and education. It also provides a pathway to further study in health promotion, public health, or behavioural science.

Most students complete a CertHE in one year of full-time study, though part-time options allow you to progress at your own pace.

The cost depends on the university and programme format. Online study is often more affordable than on-campus options. FutureLearn partners with leading universities to offer high-quality programmes at accessible prices.

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