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.
Johns Hopkins University
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

University of Pennsylvania
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
Johns Hopkins University
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

Imperial College London
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
University of California, Irvine
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

Stanford University
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

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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

Imperial College London
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

Imperial College London
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

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

University of Michigan
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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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