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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


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    SkillUp

    Foundations of AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Informatics, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Pharmacology, Hand Hygiene, Medical Prescription, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medication Administration, Infectious Diseases, Utilization Management, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Pulmonology, Urology, Treatment Planning, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Technology, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care, Telehealth, Emerging Technologies, Health Care Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Interviewing Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Epidemiology, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Exercise Science, Surgery, Health Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Blood Collection, Pathology, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Specimen Preparation, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Water Resource Management, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Nursing Care, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics, Nursing Process, Blood Pressure, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Foundations of AI in Healthcare: SkillUp
  • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to the Healthcare Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University

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