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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    4.8 stars, 632 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Bacteria and Chronic Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Infection Control, Chronic Diseases, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Practices

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    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, Biology

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Pathology, Pharmacotherapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning

    4.7 stars, 135 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (135) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Research

    4.7 stars, 354 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (354) · Beginner · Specialization · 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 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Environmental Issue, Health Policy, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 136 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (136) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, 276 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    Imperial College London

    Types of Vaccine

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Public Health, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies

    4.9 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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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 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    The University of Tokyo

    Global Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Infection Control, Geriatrics, Emergency Response

    4.7 stars, 295 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Mitigation, Liberal Arts, Environmental Science, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Storytelling, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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