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Epidemiology Courses

Epidemiology courses can help you learn disease transmission, outbreak investigation, statistical analysis, and public health principles. You can build skills in data collection, critical thinking, and interpreting health trends. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software, geographic information systems (GIS), and modeling techniques that are essential for analyzing health data and making informed decisions in public health initiatives.

Popular Epidemiology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Informatics, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Community Development, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, Public Health, Health Information Management, Data Literacy, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Communication, Informatics, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Mathematical Software, Epidemiology, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Health Disparities, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Storytelling, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Workplace inclusivity, Education and Training, Social Work, Special Education, Health Equity, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Labor Law, Diversity Awareness, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Independent Thinking, Health Care, Epidemiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Health Education, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Regression Analysis, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Health Informatics, Community Organizing, Forecasting, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Visualization, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Psychosocial Assessments

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Postpartum Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Healthcare Ethics, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Educational Materials

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, De-escalation Techniques, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Organizing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Policy, Research, Case Law

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    479 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Digital health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Health Equity, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Big Data, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Digital Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Integration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Education, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    472 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular epidemiology courses

  • Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities: University of Minnesota
  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
  • Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics: Dartmouth College
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
  • Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health: University of Minnesota
  • Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University

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