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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Postpartum Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Disparities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Syndemics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Research, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Community Health, Research Design, Substance Abuse, Infectious Diseases, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Climate Change Programs, Preventative Care, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, New Product Development, Manufacturing Standards, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy, Epidemiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Social and Human Services, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Nutritional Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Water Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Mitigation, Patient Treatment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    577 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Humanitarian Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Crisis Intervention, Maternal Health, Emergency Response, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Health Systems, Health Equity, Public Health, Research, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Innovation, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Population Health: Syndemics: Universiteit Leiden
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function: Rice University
  • What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?: Imperial College London
  • Migration and health: Imperial College London
  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London

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