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Epidemiology Courses

Epidemiology courses can help you learn disease transmission, outbreak investigation, statistical analysis, and public health principles. You can build skills in data collection, critical thinking, and interpreting health trends. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software, geographic information systems (GIS), and modeling techniques that are essential for analyzing health data and making informed decisions in public health initiatives.

Popular Epidemiology Courses and Certifications


  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

    4.8 stars, 384 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (384) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Legal Strategy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Risk, Epidemiology, Plaintiff, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Public Policies, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Interviewing Skills, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Investigation, Health Technology

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Health And Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

    4.7 stars, 465 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Injury Prevention, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7 stars, 370 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Digital health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Health Equity, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Big Data, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.5 stars, 270 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 190 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (190) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Health Information Management, Research Design, Chronic Diseases, Diversity Awareness, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Theoretical Bases of Health and Injury Management

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Medical Equipment and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Analytics, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Epidemiology, Load Balancing, Decision Tree Learning, Health Education, Systems Engineering, Psychological Evaluations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

    4.9 stars, 275 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (275) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Research Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 348 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (348) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery

    4.8 stars, 472 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (472) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular epidemiology courses

  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan
  • Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Digital health: Imperial College London
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Theoretical Bases of Health and Injury Management: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London

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