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      Johns Hopkins University

      Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Epidemiology, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, General Statistics, Entrepreneurship, Geovisualization, Leadership and Management, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving, Research and Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Statistical Tests, Estimation

      4.7

      (4k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Probability & Statistics, General Statistics, Econometrics, Forecasting

      4.7

      (4.4k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Clinical Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Probability & Statistics, Research and Design, Data Management, Accounting, Algebra, Biostatistics, Business Development, Calculus, Clinical Data Management, Communication, Computer Programming, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Mathematics, Sales, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.8

      (316 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Epidemiology for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Epidemiology, General Statistics, Experiment, Research and Design, Econometrics, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Graph Theory, Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Tests

      4.8

      (1k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 1-3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Epidemiology, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, General Statistics, Geovisualization, Plot (Graphics), Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation

      4.7

      (2.8k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Measuring Disease in Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Probability & Statistics, General Statistics, Biostatistics

      4.7

      (670 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Validity and Bias in Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Experiment, General Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Epidemiology, Econometrics, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Graph Theory, Mathematics, Statistical Analysis

      4.9

      (217 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Biostatistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, General Statistics, Biostatistics, Regression, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Statistical Tests, Econometrics, Experiment, Basic Descriptive Statistics, Correlation And Dependence, Estimation, Mobile Development, Probability Distribution, iOS Development, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization

      4.8

      (2k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Probability & Statistics

      4.8

      (1.4k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Communication, Decision Making, Entrepreneurship, Epidemiology, Forecasting, General Statistics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, Probability & Statistics, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, Planning, Research and Design, Sales, Strategy, Strategy and Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics

      4.7

      (372 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Study Designs in Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Probability & Statistics, Experiment, General Statistics, Research and Design, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Tests

      4.8

      (534 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Genetic Epidemiology Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, General Statistics, Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics

      4.3

      (33 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Frequently Asked Questions about Epidemiology

      • In its simplest explanation, Epidemiology is the study of epidemics. It’s the branch of medicine dealing with the incidence and prevalence of disease in large populations. It’s also concerned with detecting the source and cause of infectious disease.

        Major infectious diseases not only have serious health-related consequences—being disasters that affect a vast range of communities within a larger population, they also have policy and social implications that need to be addressed. An education in Epidemiology is extremely important in giving people the skills they need to help inform decisions around public health policy, screening, and prevention in the event of infectious disease spread.‎

      • There are a wide variety of careers available to those who study Epidemiology. In fact, there are at least 100 career options for budding Epidemiologists! Some of them include Biostatician, Research Data Analyst, Research Assistant in Health Economics, Pharmacoepidemiologist, Director of Epidemiology, Communicable Disease Nurse, Research Coordinator, Infection Control Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor, University Faculty Member, and many more.‎

      • Online courses taught through Coursera enable learners to think critically about epidemiological concepts. Lessons explore how to measure the health of populations, assess interventions, collect and analyze data, and investigate infectious disease outbreaks.

        Epidemics and pandemics throughout history are covered in available online courses, including the flu, childhood diseases such as measles and whooping cough (and their recent comebacks), malaria, and others. The spread of infectious diseases between people, and the increase in disease surveillance through mobile technology, are examined as well.

        Through Coursera, lessons in Epidemiology are applied through a variety of projects. Learners perform a wide variety of project exercises to solve authentic problems encountered by Epidemiologists. There are also exercises on the design and critique of epidemiological research.‎

      • A work history or coursework that includes medicine, biology, or statistics is helpful for learning epidemiology. This work can come from hands-on experience working in a clinic or in a laboratory. Experience working with different statistical methods for analyzing data can be beneficial, especially descriptive methods. Data analysis skills can also be important. Epidemiologists often use tables and graphs to display the rates of the health problem they are studying. Being able to read, interpret, and display data in these methods is useful. Some knowledge of mathematics, especially calculus, can be an asset for learning epidemiology.‎

      • The kind of people best suited for roles in epidemiology enjoy solving problems and looking for trends in available data. They tend to have strong research and data analysis skills that they can put to work reviewing metrics like disease counts, rates of transmission, and locations of cases. Additionally, they may compare these metrics to track the progression of a disease and calculate risk for groups and geographic regions. Individuals with a desire to help others by preventing disease outbreaks and saving lives are often well-suited to learn epidemiology.‎

      • Learning epidemiology may be right for you if you would like to learn more about the work public health officials do and understand how they develop plans to monitor and manage disease outbreaks. You can explore the methods epidemiologists use to collect, analyze, and interpret the data they use to trace the progression of communicable diseases. It also may be right for you if you want to understand the different types of vaccines, how researchers develop vaccines, and the way vaccines slow the progression of a disease or prevent symptoms from worsening. When learning about epidemiology, you have an opportunity to expand your knowledge about historical disease outbreaks, including their causes, effects, and the role of public health officials.‎

      This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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