Virology Courses and Certifications

Bird Flu Research: Dangerous Information on a Deadly Virus

Experts debate publishing bird flu research that made the virus more contagious, exploring scientific freedom, biosecurity, and public health implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

Explore molecular aspects of viruses and vaccines, gaining insights into infection mechanisms, prevention strategies, and diverse vaccine types. Ideal for aspiring researchers and bioscience professionals.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

Explore virus structure, replication, detection, and evolution. Learn propagation techniques, genetic analysis, and applications in research and vaccine development. Gain insights into viral diversity and molecular mechanisms.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

Explore virus-host interactions, pathogenesis, replication strategies, tissue tropism, zoonotic infections, and methods for preventing and controlling viral outbreaks and pandemics.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

From the Common Cold to COVID: Exploring Human Viral Disease

58 ratings at Udemy

Explore viruses from structure to disease, covering replication, pathogenesis, immunity, major human viral infections, treatments, and emerging threats. Gain comprehensive insights into human virology.

• Udemy
• 5 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

American Museum of Natural History

Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

43 ratings at Coursera

Explore viral infectious diseases, immune responses, and public health measures. Learn about COVID-19's emergence, vaccine development, and societal impacts from experts in biology, epidemiology, and medicine.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Virology Study Guide

Comprehensive overview of virology essentials, covering virus types, families, immunology, and treatments through concise video lessons and quizzes for effective exam preparation.

• Study.com
• 6 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Viruses & How to Beat Them: From Cells to Pandemics

Explore cell biology, viruses, and immunology, learning how our bodies fight infectious diseases and how vaccines protect us. Gain insights into past pandemics and the current COVID-19 crisis.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $298.00
• 2 courses

Shantou University

Medical Virology

Explore the comprehensive world of viruses, from basic structures to specific pathogens like HIV, hepatitis, and coronaviruses, focusing on transmission, diagnosis, and prevention methods.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Influenza: A case study

9 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Influenza: A case study, explores the biology of influenza, covering a range of topics including: the virus, infection, replication, mutation, immune responses, pathology, ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Tel Aviv University;  Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Viruses & How to Beat Them I: Introduction to Cell Biology & Viruses

7 ratings at edX

Whereas cells are alive, viruses are not. Discover how living cells translate information coded in our genes into proteins and what happens when viruses hijack our cells and cause life threatening diseases.

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

APS Physics

Immune Interactions and SARS-CoV-2 Evolution

Explore host-virus interactions, SARS-CoV-2 evolution, and immune system responses. Gain insights into COVID-19 pathogenesis, viral genomics, and potential antiviral therapies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

APS Physics

The Role of Droplets and Aerosol in Transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Explore respiratory droplet transmission of SARS-CoV-2, including visualization techniques, evaporation processes, and implications for disease spread from presymptomatic carriers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

APS Physics

SARS-CoV-2: Origins and Evolutions

Explore coronavirus biology, evolution, and SARS-CoV-2's origins with Dr. Rabadan. Learn about virus genomes, infection mechanisms, and quantitative methods for studying pandemics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Going Viral - Origin Stories of Passion in the Sciences

Renowned scientists share personal stories of how they discovered their passion for science, exploring the intersections of scientific discovery and storytelling in this unique dialogue.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video