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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Respiratory Care, Primary Care, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Community Health, Patient-centered Care
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Athletic Training, Motivational Skills, Anatomy, Goal Setting, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Information Privacy, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pulmonology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Respiration, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Research Design, Community Health, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Pathology, Physiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management, Hazard Analysis, 3D Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks