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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Markov Model, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Health Education, Sanitation, Infection Control, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    706 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Health Equity, Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Justice, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Clinical Monitoring, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Communication Disorders, Infectious Diseases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    632 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Business Continuity and the Pandemic Threat

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Public Health, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Management, Community Health, Epidemiology, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Leadership, Education and Training, Pharmaceuticals, Health Disparities

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Become an EMT

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Pediatric First Aid, Defibrillation, Clinical Assessment, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Maternal Health, Blood Pressure, Vital Signs, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Nutrición, base del bienestar físico

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Education, Chronic Diseases, Health Promotion, Blood Pressure, Habit Formation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Patient Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Diagnostic Tests, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Radiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Dialysis, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Clinical Monitoring, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    373 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby : University of Colorado System
  • Understanding Cancer Metastasis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Continuity and the Pandemic Threat : Packt
  • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
  • Nutrición, base del bienestar físico: Universidades Anáhuac

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