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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


  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Protein Intake for Vegan Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Parent Communication, Patient Education and Support, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Advocacy, Patient Advocacy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Persuasive Communication, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Clinical Trials, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Hospice, Nursing and Patient Care, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Safety, Clinical Nursing, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Care, Long Term Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Patient Observation

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Education, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Science, Community Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Research and Design, Environmental Issue, Microbiology

    ★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Designing a MEMS-Based Sensor for Exhaled Breath Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Electronics, Technical Documentation, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Hardware, Technical Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Technology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Manufacturing Processes

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Tobacco Control: Agile Policy, Research and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Substance Abuse, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Medical Science and Research, Policy Analysis, Lobbying, Advocacy, Governance

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Enfermedad respiratoria crónica. Asma - EPOC

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pulmonology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Respiratory Therapy, Respiration, Patient Education and Support, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Care Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

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

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Community Development, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Public Health Approaches to Abortion

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Medical Practices and Procedures, Social Determinants Of Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Family Planning, Diversity Awareness, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research, Case Law

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Research

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Personal Care, Clinical Nutrition, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Substance Abuse, Chronic Diseases, Meditation & Breathwork, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Behavioral Health

    Beginner · 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

  • Protein Intake for Vegan Diets: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres: Johns Hopkins University
  • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
  • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Designing a MEMS-Based Sensor for Exhaled Breath Analysis: Indian Institute of Science
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution: University of California San Diego
  • Tobacco Control: Agile Policy, Research and Practice: Imperial College London
  • Enfermedad respiratoria crónica. Asma - EPOC: Universidad de los Andes
  • Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action: University of Minnesota
  • Public Health Approaches to Abortion: Emory University

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