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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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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacy Operations, Patient-centered Care, Medication Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health And Safety Standards

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Health Promotion, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Community Health, Health Informatics, Media and Communications, Emergency Response, Collaboration, Communication, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, and Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), NumPy, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Pandas (Python Package), Deep Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Scripting Languages

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Preventative Care, Pathology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Management Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microbiology, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Twenty-First Century Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Climate Change Programs, Public Health and Disease Prevention, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Infectious Diseases, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Social Studies, Health Disparities, Information Technology, Social Sciences, Demography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?

    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

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    Indian Institute of Science

    Designing a MEMS-Based Sensor for Exhaled Breath Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Technical Documentation, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Electronic Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Hardware, Technical Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Equipment, Health Technology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Manufacturing Processes

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    Community Engagement in Research and Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Health Policy, Community Development, Health Informatics, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Value-Based Care, Research, Program Evaluation, Driving engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Rapport Building, Healthcare Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Infectious Diseases, Community Outreach, Investigation, Community Health, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Microbiology, Diagnostic Tests, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Medical Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Empower School of Health

    Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare 5.0, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Surgery, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Disparities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, AI Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Biomedical Technology, Automation

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Empower School of Health

    Introduction to Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Care, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Digital Transformation, Electronic Medical Record, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record System

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication: MedCerts
  • Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies : Coursera
  • Fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, and Python Programming: Packt
  • Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Global Affairs Explained: Twenty-First Century Challenges: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Designing a MEMS-Based Sensor for Exhaled Breath Analysis: Indian Institute of Science
  • Community Engagement in Research and Population Health: University of Rochester
  • COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts: University of Geneva
  • ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

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