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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


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    ★ 4.5 (355) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Epidemiology, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Tests, Data Analysis Software, Database Development, Taxonomy, Data Pipelines, Scientific Visualization, Data Processing

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Molecular Biology, Market Opportunities, Chemistry

    ★ 4.6 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Precision Medicine, Data Transformation, Life Sciences

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Medical Science and Research, Oncology, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.8 (848) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • Y

    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Health Equity, Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Justice, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Practices, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Arizona

    Introduction to Precision Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Child Health, Chronic Diseases, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Sanitation, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Laboratory Testing, Microbiology, Sterilization, Environmental Engineering, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Governance, Epidemiology, Economics, Chemistry

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review

    Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Medical Management, Patient Preparation, Respiration, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pathology, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Immunology

    ★ 4.8 (678) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Drug Discovery: University of California San Diego
  • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
  • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
  • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Introduction to Precision Nutrition: University of Arizona
  • Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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