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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management
★ 4.8 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Health, Health Systems, Human Services, Epidemiology, Social and Human Services, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Emergency Response, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Water Resources, Community Health, Infectious Diseases, Immigration Law, Nutrition and Diet, Mitigation, Care Coordination, Nutritional Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Science and Research, Research, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Markov Model, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
★ 4.3 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Quality, Data Collection, Report Writing
★ 4.8 (499) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse
★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Climate Change Adaptation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Systems, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Pain Management, Infectious Diseases, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Development, Community Health, Advocacy
★ 4.8 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery
★ 4.8 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Patient Preparation, Respiration, Pathology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months