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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control
★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Hand Hygiene, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Patient Communication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Care Coordination, Media and Communications, Patient Education and Support, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Cleanliness, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.8 (268) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
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, Community Health, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Neurology
★ 5 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Patient Education and Support, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Therapy
★ 4.8 (235) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Pain Management
★ 4.4 (161) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Computational Thinking
★ 4.6 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Organizing, Environmental Issue, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Advocacy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Economic Development, Sociology, Public Health, Environment and Resource Management
★ 4.7 (279) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development
★ 4.7 (165) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Immunology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy
★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software
★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Nutrition and Diet, Habit Formation, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Environment and Resource Management, Health Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention
★ 4.8 (276) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Public Health, International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
★ 4.6 (307) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months