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.
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery
★ 4.8 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Policy, Social Justice, Mental Health, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, World History, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Safety and Security, Human Services, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Health, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Chronic Diseases
★ 4.7 (290) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Hematology, Chronic Diseases, Respiration, Pulmonology, Physiology, General Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Pathology
★ 4.8 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Design, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Sensitivity
★ 4.7 (384) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (326) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Public Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Periodontology, Higher Education, Surgery, Research
★ 4.8 (399) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology
★ 4.7 (436) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Infectious Diseases, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Pharmacology
★ 4.8 (323) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Medical Management, Patient Preparation, Respiration, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pathology, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Immunology
★ 4.8 (678) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
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 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months