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.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Mindfulness, Public Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Mental Health Therapies
★ 4.5 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Community Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biostatistics, Public Health, Community Outreach, Health Assessment, Environmental Monitoring, Investigation, Environmental Science, Data Collection
★ 4.7 (318) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests
★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing
★ 4.8 (777) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Health Informatics, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Analytics, Health Systems, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Decision Support Systems, Program Evaluation, Health Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Communication, Anesthesiology, Surgery
★ 4.9 (822) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Model Optimization, Data Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, R Programming, Regression Analysis, Differential Equations, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Statistical Programming, Probability Distribution
★ 4.7 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Health Policy, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology
★ 4.6 (174) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Pathology, Physiology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology
★ 4.8 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Development, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Emergency Response, Diplomacy
★ 4.7 (294) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology
★ 4.7 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research
★ 4.7 (115) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months