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    Imperial College London

    Epidemiology for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Research, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Health Education, Maternal Health, Immunology, Community Health, Biology, Neurology

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    245 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Safety and Security, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Policy Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    284 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Environmental Science, Taxonomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline, Health And Wellness Coaching, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Behavior Management, Exercise Science, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Epidemiology for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
  • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Drug Discovery : University of California San Diego
  • Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan: Case Western Reserve University
  • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University

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