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.

Rice University
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 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Internal Medicine, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Gerontology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy, Pathology, Oncology, Neurology, Risk Analysis
★ 4.9 (120) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Emergency Response, Health Systems, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Health Disparities, Mitigation, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Storytelling, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · 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, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Family Planning, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases
★ 4.8 (885) · 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

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Hospital Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Microbiology
★ 4.5 (362) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Infection Control, Geriatrics, Emergency Response
★ 4.7 (294) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Nutrition and Diet, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Nutrition Education, Emergency Response, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Primary Care, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Health Policy, Childbirth, Environmental Science
★ 4.5 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Emergency Response, Water Resources, Hand Hygiene, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Water Quality, Radiation Protection, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Immunology
★ 4.8 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
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 (406) · Beginner · 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

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations
★ 4.9 (275) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks