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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Nursing Practices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Digital Transformation, Health Technology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Medical Privacy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Health Care, Digital Analysis, Data Governance, Interoperability, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Datamaps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Immunology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Cell Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Production Process, Biology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infection Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Managed Care, Governance, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Economics
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Injury Prevention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Policies, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Lobbying, Health Promotion, Legal Proceedings, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Community Health, Policy Development, Patient Safety, Court Systems, Crisis Intervention, Legal Hearings, Health Policy, Civil Procedures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Analysis, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Medical Practices and Procedures, Social Determinants Of Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Family Planning, Diversity Awareness, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Gynecology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Urology, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Urinalysis, Pathology, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Pharmacology, Surgery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Parent Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Advocacy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Persuasive Communication, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Research, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation, Child Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pulmonology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Respiratory Therapy, Respiration, Patient Education and Support, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months