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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Food and Beverage, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Health Education, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Stress First Aid, Advocacy, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Care Management, Healthcare Ethics, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Dignity in Care, Clinical Assessment, Self-Awareness, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Preventative Care, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microbiology, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Policy Development, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Data Quality, Public Health, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Stress Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Resilience, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Emotional Intelligence, Media and Communications, Chronic Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Pandas (Python Package), Deep Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Manipulation, Tensorflow, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The George Washington University
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Patient Education And Counseling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Health Promotion, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Education, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Public Affairs, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Collaboration, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Pediatrics, Socioeconomics, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Human Development, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Care Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months