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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.


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Popular Infectious Disease Courses and Certifications


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    Imperial College London

    Building on the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Risk Modeling, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Model Evaluation, Public Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pest & Disease Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

    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, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, Primary Care, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Chronic Diseases and Comorbid Conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Preventative Care, Mental Health, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Behavioral Management, Care Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, Health Informatics, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Patient Positioning, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Hospital Admissions, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Project Management, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Utrecht University

    The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Physiology, Oncology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Internal Medicine, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Geriatrics, Pathology, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Public Health, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Become an EMT

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Building on the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Pest & Disease Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Chronic Diseases and Comorbid Conditions: American Council on Exercise
  • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
  • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University

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