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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


  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Public Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    325 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    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
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Health Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    288 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Environment Health And Safety, Community Mental Health Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Hand Hygiene, Mental Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    375 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Behavior Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Primary Care, Medical History Documentation, Infectious Diseases, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    323 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    245 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    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
    ·
    228 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python: LearnQuest
  • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes
  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo

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