Virus courses can help you learn about viral structure, replication processes, and the immune response to infections. You can build skills in epidemiological modeling, diagnostic techniques, and vaccine development strategies. Many courses introduce tools like bioinformatics software for analyzing viral genomes and laboratory techniques for studying viral behavior, that support understanding outbreaks and developing effective treatments.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Data Mapping, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, Security Management, UI Components, Email Security, Active Directory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Hospital Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Diagnostic Radiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Pathology, Immunology, Preventative Care, Sanitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Community Health, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Drug Development, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Diagnostic Tests, Qualitative Research, Data Collection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Emergency Response, Research, Immunology, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Science and Research, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Public Health, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Immunology, Cell Biology, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The George Washington University
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months