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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


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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Precision Medicine, Data Transformation, Life Sciences

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Injury Prevention, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Accident Prevention, General Medicine, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Cell Cultures, Environment, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Production Process, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Natural Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Scalability

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Program Management, Model Evaluation, Community Health, Health Technology, Statistical Modeling, Data Management, Decision Support Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Research Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Endocrinology, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Biology, Surgery, Care Management, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Climate Adaptation in Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Vulnerability, Governance

    4.8
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    How to Change the World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Organizing, Environmental Issue, Health Disparities, Social Studies, Health Equity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Advocacy, Social Work, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education and Support, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Patient Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Stress Management, Program Evaluation

    4.1
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town

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