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Infectious Disease Courses

Infectious disease courses can help you learn epidemiology, infection control methods, and the biology of pathogens. You can build skills in outbreak investigation, data analysis, and public health communication. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing disease trends and modeling software for predicting outbreaks, that support applying your knowledge in real-world health scenarios.

Popular Infectious Disease Courses and Certifications


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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Prenatal Care, Health Education, Maternal Health, Pathology, Immunology, Community Health, Preventative Care, Biology, Neurology

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    245 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Governance, Epidemiology, Crisis Management, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

    Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Clinical Nutrition, Oral Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Airway Management, Immunology, Infection Control, Heimlich Maneuver

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sustainable Consumption and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Health Assessment, Epidemiology, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Product Lifecycle Management, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Data Collection, Care Coordination

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Oncology, Health Education, Health Promotion, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    505 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Demography, Infectious Diseases

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Validity and Bias in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Endocrinology, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Biology, Surgery, Anatomy, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    759 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Interviewing Skills, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Investigation, Health Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
  • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
  • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
  • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentos de la Psicología: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems: Imperial College London
  • Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Validity and Bias in Epidemiology: Imperial College London

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