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Infectious Disease Courses

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.

Popular Infectious Disease Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Geneva

    Disease Screening in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Gerontology, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Prenatal Care, Epidemiology, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Health Education, Child Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics

    4.6 stars, 407 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (407) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Laws, Energy and Utilities, Environment Health And Safety, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Sustainability Standards, Public Health, Pollution Prevention

    4.9 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Postpartum Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Disparities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

    4.7 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (144) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Pathology, Pharmacotherapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning

    4.7 stars, 135 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (135) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Innate Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Pathology, Biology, Research

    4.8 stars, 163 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (163) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    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 stars, 118 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (118) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production

    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, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

    4.8 stars, 426 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (426) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Outbreaks and Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

    4.8 stars, 778 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (778) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Social and Human Services, Chronic Diseases, Human Services, Emergency Response, Public Safety and National Security, Nutritional Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Mitigation, Patient Treatment

    4.8 stars, 578 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (578) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology

    4.2 stars, 223 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Disease Screening in Public Health: University of Geneva
  • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology: Imperial College London
  • Immunology: Innate Immune System: Imperial College London
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
  • Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University

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