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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Mitigation, Liberal Arts, Environmental Science, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Storytelling, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Utrecht University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Precision Medicine, Physiology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Research, Research Design, Big Data, Biochemistry, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Social and Human Services, Chronic Diseases, Human Services, Emergency Response, Public Safety and National Security, Nutritional Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Mitigation, Patient Treatment
★ 4.8 (578) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine
★ 4.8 (118) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Treatment Planning, Physiology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials
★ 4.8 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Laws, Energy and Utilities, Environment Health And Safety, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Sustainability Standards, Public Health, Pollution Prevention
★ 4.9 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health, Molecular Biology
★ 4.9 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Infection Control, Geriatrics, Emergency Response
★ 4.7 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Crisis Intervention, Maternal Health, Emergency Response, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Health Systems, Health Equity, Public Health, Research, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Innovation, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mindfulness, Public Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Mental Health Therapies
★ 4.5 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Infection Control, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity
★ 4.8 (426) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months