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.

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, International Relations, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development
★ 4.5 (499) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology
★ 4.7 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management
★ 4.8 (631) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, Developmental Disabilities, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Promotion, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Research
★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavior Management, Social Studies, Habit Formation, Cultural Diversity, Health Informatics, Chronic Diseases
★ 4.7 (34K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
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

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Family Planning, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Socioeconomics, Chronic Diseases
★ 4.8 (885) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Public Health, Emergency Response, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Media and Communications, Policy Analysis
★ 4.4 (54) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Preventative Care, Public Health, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.9 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Infection Control, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Clinical Assessment, Specimen Collection, Medical Devices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Preventative Care, Health Technology, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy
★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Systems, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Data Collection
★ 4.7 (368) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months