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.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Correlation Analysis, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis
★ 4.7 (5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Specimen Processing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Laboratory Procedures, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Diagnostic Tests, Direct Patient Care, Personal protective equipment
★ 4.7 (222) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Public Health, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacotherapy
★ 4.7 (745) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Blood Pressure, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Personal Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Preventative Care, Mental Health, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Stress Management, Exercise Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Behavioral Management, Care Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Health Policy, Science and Research, Research, General Science and Research
★ 4.8 (808) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.7 (169) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infection Control, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Legal Strategy, Human Relations Movement, Case Studies
★ 4.6 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Jordan University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Pathology, Medical Laboratory, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Triage, Long Term Care, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Care Management, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Analysis
★ 4.8 (119) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Nebraska
Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Asepsis, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Flow, Hospital Admissions, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Occupational Health
★ 4.7 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Physiology, Oncology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Respiration, Geriatrics, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, General Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology, Public Health
★ 4.8 (414) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Utilization Management, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Long Term Care
★ 4.7 (801) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months