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Epidemiology Courses

Epidemiology courses can help you learn disease transmission, outbreak investigation, statistical analysis, and public health principles. You can build skills in data collection, critical thinking, and interpreting health trends. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software, geographic information systems (GIS), and modeling techniques that are essential for analyzing health data and making informed decisions in public health initiatives.


Popular Epidemiology Courses and Certifications


  • Y

    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Demography

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Immunology, Preventative Care, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, C and C++, Infectious Diseases, Java Programming, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Intermediate · 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 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Risk Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (391) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.8 (328) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.7 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Precision Medicine, Pre-Clinical Development, Public Health, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.8 (751) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Health Policy, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biochemistry, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Community Health, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Disease Clusters

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Community Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biostatistics, Public Health, Community Outreach, Health Assessment, Environmental Monitoring, Investigation, Environmental Science, Data Collection

    ★ 4.7 (318) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Global Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Development, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Emergency Response, Diplomacy

    ★ 4.7 (294) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular epidemiology courses

  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
  • Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
  • Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University

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