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 San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (326) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Research
★ 4.6 (332) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Pathology
★ 4.8 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Personal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Care Management, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Systems Thinking, Neurology
★ 4.7 (441) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, Behavioral Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Exercise Science, Chronic Diseases, Self-Awareness
★ 4 (578) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
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
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Public Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Periodontology, Higher Education, Surgery, Research
★ 4.8 (396) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Injury Prevention, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Accident Prevention, General Medicine, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology
★ 4.8 (829) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Health Assessment, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology
★ 4.7 (811) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
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

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Socioeconomics, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pollution Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Art History, Environmental Monitoring
★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Precision Medicine, Pre-Clinical Development, Public Health, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology
★ 4.8 (752) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months