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

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mindfulness, Public Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Mental Health Therapies
★ 4.5 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine
★ 4.8 (117) · 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

Utrecht University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Precision Medicine, Physiology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Laboratory Research, Research Design, Biochemistry, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Equipment decontamination, Sanitation, Hand Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Dental Procedures, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology
★ 4.9 (823) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Treatment Planning, Physiology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Epidemiology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology
★ 4.4 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks