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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Rehabilitation, Clinical Research, Pathology, Precision Medicine, Patient Treatment, Maternal Health, Biology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.9 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Arizona

    Introduction to Precision Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Child Health, Chronic Diseases, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

    ★ 4.9 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Evaluation, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy

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

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  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Practices, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Climate Change and Health Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Policy, Social Justice, Mental Health, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Land Management, Environmental Management Systems, Preventative Care, Climate Change Mitigation, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases

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

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Clinical Monitoring, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Communication Disorders, Infectious Diseases

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

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  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Estimation, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Experimentation, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (309) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Patient Preparation, Respiration, Pathology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University
  • Introduction to Precision Nutrition: University of Arizona
  • Understanding Cancer Metastasis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Climate Change and Health Risks: University of Alberta
  • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System

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