Pandemic Courses and Certifications

PredictionX: John Snow and the Cholera Epidemic of 1854

7 reviews

An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

• edX
• 1 week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

11 reviews

Explore infectious disease dynamics, including flu pandemics, childhood diseases, drug resistance, and digital epidemiology. Learn about pathogens, hosts, ecology, and control mechanisms for a comprehensive understanding of epidemics.

• Coursera
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic

11 ratings at edX

Understanding the context for the Ebola outbreak: What went right, what went wrong, and how we can all do better.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide

Learn to detect, analyze, and respond to epidemics using data-driven methods. Gain practical skills in outbreak investigation, including creating epidemic curves, identifying disparities, and calculating key metrics for public health decision-making.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Use of mRNA Vaccines

1 review

A brief course led by Dr. Drew Weissman, a pioneer of mRNA technology. Learn the facts about how mRNA vaccines work and what role they play in halting the COVID-19 pandemic from a team of experts in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pe…

• edX
• 2 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

215 ratings at Coursera

Learn about the evolving Ebola epidemic and its various aspects including disease prevention, management and treatment, response to the epidemic, ethical considerations, and the post-Ebola global health landscape.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Amsterdam;  Utrecht University

Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

166 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive training for health professionals on Ebola virus disease, covering epidemiology, transmission, clinical aspects, treatment approaches, and field experiences from MSF and NGO hospitals.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Developing the SIR Model

267 ratings at Coursera

Explore infectious disease modeling using the SIR model, covering basic concepts, epidemic behavior, and factors affecting disease dynamics like R0, susceptibility, and interventions.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Interventions and Calibration

56 ratings at Coursera

Learn to model infectious disease interventions, including vaccination effects, and calibrate SIR models to real-world epidemic data using least-squares and maximum-likelihood approaches in R.

• Coursera
• 1 day 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Building on the SIR Model

23 ratings at Coursera

Explore advanced epidemic modeling techniques, including stochasticity, heterogeneity, and vector-borne diseases. Learn to critically assess models and conduct peer reviews using R.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore One Health approach for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response. Learn about gaps, obstacles, and best practices in implementing this interdisciplinary framework across human, animal, and environmental health sectors.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic

Prepare surgical care providers to deliver safe and effective care during pandemics, focusing on protection, essential services maintenance, and long-term impact mitigation strategies.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Epidemics II

Explore epidemics through infectious disease principles, public health actions, and modeling techniques. Gain insights into pathogen-host-environment interactions and evidence-based approaches for prevention and control.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Epidemics III

Explore epidemics, disease control, and public health measures. Learn about surveillance, interventions, vaccination, and global health challenges in the 21st century.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Epidemics IV

Explore risk communication in disease outbreaks, perceptions of risk, and using internet data for global health informatics in this infectious disease epidemiology module.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)