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.
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Injury Prevention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Policies, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Lobbying, Health Promotion, Legal Proceedings, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Community Health, Policy Development, Patient Safety, Court Systems, Crisis Intervention, Legal Hearings, Health Policy, Civil Procedures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Datamaps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Development, Research, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacy Operations, Patient-centered Care, Medication Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health And Safety Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Substance Abuse, Chronic Diseases, Meditation & Breathwork, Health Promotion, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Urology, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Urinalysis, Pathology, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Physiology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Pharmacology, Surgery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Experimentation, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Program Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Public Health and Disease Prevention
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Model Evaluation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Parent Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Advocacy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Persuasive Communication, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Research, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation, Child Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The George Washington University
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Personal Injury Law, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Affairs, Emergency Response
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Digital Transformation, Health Technology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Medical Privacy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Health Care, Digital Analysis, Data Governance, Interoperability, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute of Science
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Technical Documentation, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Electronic Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Hardware, Technical Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Equipment, Health Technology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Manufacturing Processes
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks