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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


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    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Behavior Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    University of Michigan

    Sustainable Consumption and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Problem Solving

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    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, Surveys, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Mental Health, Community Health, Mental Health Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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    Emory University

    Communicating During Global Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Mitigation, Public Affairs, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Outreach, Community Health, Cultural Sensitivity

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Oncology, Health Promotion, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Social Studies, Public Health, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Hospice, Medication Administration, Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science, Epidemiology

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Mechanical Ventilation, Healthcare Ethics, Airway Management, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Communication, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Oxygen Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Child Health, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Mitigation, Drug Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

    Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Immunology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • Communicating During Global Emergencies: Emory University
  • Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentos de la Psicología: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona

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