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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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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis

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    Emory University

    Communicating During Global Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7
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    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

    Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Environmental Science, Taxonomy

    4.9
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    University of Cape Town

    Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Informed Consent

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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, Health Policy, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Laboratory Equipment

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    University of Alberta

    Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Drug Development, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

    4.8
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

    4.6
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Communicating During Global Emergencies: Emory University
  • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
  • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
  • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town
  • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta

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