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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


  • P

    Peking University

    流行病学基础(上)

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Medical Science and Research, Surveys, Health Promotion, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    259 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Health, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

    Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Immunology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Gerontology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Health Systems, Health Care, Behavioral Health, Health Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Laboratory Research, Informed Consent, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, General Science and Research, Community Health, Data Sharing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Drug Development, Sustainable Technologies, Generative AI, Patient-centered Care, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Health Impacts of Chemicals in Consumer Products

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Analytical Chemistry, Personal Care, Epidemiology, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Child Health

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Immersify

    Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonology, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Risk Analysis, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatric Assessments, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Assessment, Media and Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 流行病学基础(上): Peking University
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Value-Based Care: Population Health: University of Houston
  • Introduction to Translational Science: University of Rochester
  • AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications: University of Michigan
  • Health Impacts of Chemicals in Consumer Products: University of Michigan
  • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System: Immersify

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