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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 Alberta

    Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Sustainable Consumption and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Health Administration, Data Quality, Health Care, Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Research Design, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, Preventative Care, Ancient History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Sanitation, Child Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Neurology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    245 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    238 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
  • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
  • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
  • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Global Health Diplomacy: The State University of New York
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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