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: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Design, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity
★ 4.7 (384) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Laboratory Research, Informed Consent, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, General Science and Research, Community Health, Data Sharing
★ 4.6 (120) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Oncology, Health Promotion, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods
★ 4.8 (513) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.9 (257) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Health Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Development, Child Health, Health Care, Maternal Health, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.8 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy
★ 4.5 (20) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention
★ 4.7 (232) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development
★ 4.7 (167) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health
★ 4.7 (257) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Microbiology, Science and Research
★ 4.3 (74) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Organizing, Environmental Issue, Health Disparities, Social Studies, Health Equity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Advocacy, Social Work, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care
★ 4.7 (279) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, General Medicine, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nutrition
★ 4.8 (235) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months