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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

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment

    4.5 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis

    4.7 stars, 4.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Policy, Liberal Arts, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8 stars, 2.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Hematology, Cardiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 108 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pest & Disease Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Preventative Care

    4.5 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response

    4.7 stars, 106 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 148 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (148) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Policy

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

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

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Neurology, Psychology, Biology, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming

    4.9 stars, 277 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Disease Screening in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health

    4.6 stars, 408 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (408) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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