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 Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Scientific Methods, Social Impact, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavior Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology, Policy Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infection Control, Environment Health And Safety, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Legal Strategy, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Science and Research, Health Education, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Immunology, Health Information Management, Scientific Visualization, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Research Design, Laboratory Techniques, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Specimen Preparation, Cell Biology, Life Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Patient Communication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Community Outreach, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Community Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Health Technology, Medical Privacy, Technology Solutions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Radiology, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Medical Privacy, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Digital pedagogy, Health Administration, Chronic Diseases, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks