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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

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

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Dental Procedures, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology

    ★ 4.9 (826) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Infection Control, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Clinical Assessment, Specimen Collection, Medical Devices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Preventative Care, Health Technology, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

    ★ 4.5 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Research

    ★ 4.7 (351) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Diagnostic Tests, Cardiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Oncology

    ★ 4.8 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Stanford University

    Antibiotic Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Utilization Management, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Long Term Care

    ★ 4.7 (798) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Equipment decontamination, Sanitation, Hand Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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 (134) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Health Challenges and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Immigration Law, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations

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

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  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Global Health Policy

    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

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  • 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 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

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

  • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease: University of Pennsylvania
  • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health Systems Development: Imperial College London
  • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
  • Antibiotic Stewardship: Stanford University
  • Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology: Imperial College London
  • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
  • Global Health Policy: The University of Tokyo

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