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.

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Mitigation, Public Affairs, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Outreach, Community Health, Cultural Sensitivity
★ 4.7 (362) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Tensorflow, Cloud Computing, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization
★ 4.6 (162) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Land Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management
★ 4.6 (96) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Hand Hygiene, Asepsis, Equipment decontamination, Medication Therapy Management, Wound Care, Medical Prescription, Urinalysis, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Perioperative Care, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.9 (348) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Neurology, Trauma Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Treatment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Emergency Response, Injury Prevention, Patient Transport, Health Assessment
★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Life Support, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Cleanliness, Neurology, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Wound Care, Airway Management, Health Assessment, Emergency Medical Services, Mobility Assistance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment Health And Safety
★ 4.8 (117) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Sterile Procedure, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards, Physiology, Patient Communication, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Johns Hopkins University
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 (141) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Health Policy, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Organizing, Education and Training
★ 4.7 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis
★ 3.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Manchester
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 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months