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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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    Imperial College London

    Building on the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, R (Software), Public Health

    ★ 4.5 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

    ★ 4.7 (115) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Health Assessment, Demography, Disabilities, Chronic Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection

    ★ 4.7 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    عـــلـم المنـــاعة للجميـــع

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Physiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Pathology, Pharmacology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Global Health Program Equity and Quality: Plan and Manage

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Administration, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Governance, Preventative Care, Community Outreach, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy

    ★ 4.9 (702) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • F

    Fudan University

    全球卫生导论

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Nutrition and Diet, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Nutrition Education, Emergency Response, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Primary Care, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Health Policy, Childbirth, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Promotion, Public Affairs, Community Development, Policy Development, International Relations, Media and Communications, Driving engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Migration and health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Immigration Law, Governance, Public Policies, Demography, Policy Analysis

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

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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Fighting Misinformation in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Science and Research, Health Education, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Immunology, Health Information Management, Scientific Visualization, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Globalisation and health governance

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Lobbying, Governance, Research, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, World History

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

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

  • Building on the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution: Imperial College London
  • عـــلـم المنـــاعة للجميـــع: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Global Health Program Equity and Quality: Plan and Manage: Johns Hopkins University
  • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
  • 全球卫生导论: Fudan University
  • Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local: Johns Hopkins University
  • Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide: Johns Hopkins University
  • Migration and health: Imperial College London

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