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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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    TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la PsicologĂ­a

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Personal Development, Oncology, Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Work, Empowerment, Health Care, Human Learning, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Positive Behavior Support, Community Development, Resilience, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Support Vector Machines in Python, From Start to Finish

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, Preventative Care, Ancient History

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physiology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Climate Adaptation in Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Vulnerability, Governance

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Supervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Food Safety and Sanitation, Endocrinology, Biochemistry

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Childbirth: A Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Data science perspectives on pandemic management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Crisis Management, Environmental Monitoring, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Emergency Response, Spatial Data Analysis, Socioeconomics, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Data Science, Financial Modeling, Finance, Network Analysis, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad CatĂłlica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud PĂşblica: Ampliando la visiĂłn en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

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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

  • Fundamentos de la PsicologĂ­a: TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey
  • Support Vector Machines in Python, From Start to Finish: Coursera
  • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University
  • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town
  • Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python: LearnQuest
  • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MĂĽnchen (LMU)
  • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
  • Data science perspectives on pandemic management: Politecnico di Milano

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