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Epidemiology Courses

Epidemiology courses can help you learn disease transmission, outbreak investigation, statistical analysis, and public health principles. You can build skills in data collection, critical thinking, and interpreting health trends. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software, geographic information systems (GIS), and modeling techniques that are essential for analyzing health data and making informed decisions in public health initiatives.

Popular Epidemiology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Health Education, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Regression Analysis, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Health Informatics, Community Organizing, Forecasting, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Visualization, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Analytics, Health Systems, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Decision Support Systems, Health Technology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Digital health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Health Equity, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Big Data, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Digital Transformation, Health Information Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    270 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Research Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Health And Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Economics, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Health Policy, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular epidemiology courses

  • Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health: University of Minnesota
  • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Digital health: Imperial College London
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Health Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Global Systemic Risk: Princeton University
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London

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Probability Distribution (7)
Bayesian Statistics (6)
Medical Statistics (6)

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