Announcing NIHI fall courses

WATERLOO, Ont. – The National Institutes of Health Informatics is offering new micro-courses for healthcare professionals, beginning fall 2026. They include: “AI Privacy and Data Protection,” “ROI Thinking in Healthcare,” and more!

AI Privacy and Data Protection
10 Sessions, Live, Interactive, Online.
Mondays, October 5 – December 14, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET
No Session on October 12
This course is designed to provide participants with a structured understanding of privacy and data protection issues arising from the procurement, deployment, management, and monitoring of artificial intelligence systems in healthcare environments. More Information

ROI Thinking in Healthcare
7 Sessions, Live, Interactive, Online.
Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET
No Session on November 10
This course demonstrates the significance of bottom-line accountability. It examines the competencies to ensure an initiative, program or project is successful and its value, impact and Return on Investment (ROI) is proven. More Information

Leadership In Healthcare: Learning to Lead
9 Sessions, Live, Interactive, Online.
Wednesdays, October 7 – December 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET
No Session on November 11
What makes a good leader? In this course, we’ll investigate the nature of leadership and identify the skills needed to become a successful leader in health care. More Information

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
10 Sessions, Live, Interactive, Online.
Thursdays, October 8 – December 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Gain a foundational understanding of AI in all its forms, from machine learning and neural networks, to ChatGPT and natural language processing. This course equips health professionals and tech leaders to assess, apply, and evaluate AI tools in real-world settings while addressing critical ethical, data, privacy and regulatory considerations. Weekly sessions spotlight real use cases and practical implications for clinicians, patients, vendors, and governments alike. More Information

Connected Health and IoT
10 Sessions, Live, Interactive, Online.
Thursdays, October 8 – December 10, 2026 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET
This course will introduce participants to the role of connected health applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Telehealth, remote care, and disease and lifestyle management in facilitating more efficient and effective care and supporting the shift from hospital to community-based care.
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Data Strategy for Healthcare Organizations: Unlocking Value and Insight from Data
8 Sessions, Live, Interactive, Online.
Fridays, October 9 – December 4, 2026 |
12:00 – 1:30 PM ET
No Session on November 6
This course provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of developing and implementing data strategies in the healthcare sector. Participants will explore how to develop and implement effective data strategies while establishing strong governance practices that ensure data quality, security, and ethical use of patient information. More Information