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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

    Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Statistical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    351 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Synaptic Pharmacology

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Clinical Psychology, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Medical Science and Research, Physiology, Psychology, Biology, Research, Science and Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Cleanliness, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    693 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Emergency Response, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Pathology

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Water Resource Management, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    751 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    472 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Cell Biology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Oncology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    844 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • Synaptic Pharmacology: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Drug Discovery : University of California San Diego
  • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen

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