Epidemiology Courses and Certifications

Epidemiology Counts: On Causes, Consequences, and Healthy Populations

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Explore the impact of epidemiological thinking on population health with Dean Sandro Galea. Learn how our approach to health causes affects our success in promoting well-being and creating healthier societies.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Contagion - Exploring Modern Epidemics: Big Data in Epidemiology - Part 3

Experts discuss using big data to understand and predict modern epidemics, exploring innovative approaches in medical intelligence, evolutionary biology, and genetics for improved disease management and public health.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Contagion: Exploring Modern Epidemics - Part 2 of 5

Exploring modern epidemics and innovative solutions like gene drives to combat diseases. Discusses ethical considerations and community involvement in biotechnology applications.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cardiometabolic Disease Among Asian People - Prevalence, Prediction, and Precision Medicine

Explore cardiometabolic disease prevalence, risk factors, and prediction methods for Asian populations. Learn about new developments in precision medicine for improved health outcomes.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stanford Seminar - Computational Epidemiology: The Role of Big Data and Pervasive Informatics

Explore computational epidemiology, from historical outbreaks to modern big data approaches. Learn about networked models, synthetic contact networks, and real-time epidemic science applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

Certificate in Epidemiology

Gain the knowledge and specialized skills to prevent disease and promote public health worldwide.

• University of the People
• 7 months
• On-Demand
• $1,060.00

Syphilis: From the "Great Pox" to the Modern Version - Epidemics in Western Society

Explore syphilis' history, origins, symptoms, and societal impact from the 16th century to modern times. Delve into debates surrounding its emergence and spread across Europe.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Smallpox - The Speckled Monster and Its Impact on Western Society - Lecture 6

Explore the history, transmission, symptoms, and treatments of smallpox in 18th century Western society, from its rise as a feared disease to early attempts at prevention and cure.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Malaria - The Case of Italy and Its Global Impact

Explore malaria's profound impact on human biology, society, and global health disparities. Discover its etiology, symptoms, and the mosquito theory of transmission in this comprehensive historical overview.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tropical Medicine as a Discipline - Historical Development and Colonial Context

Explore tropical medicine's origins, evolution, and sociopolitical implications in Western colonialism, revealing its Eurocentric approach and impact on global health perspectives.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Germ Theory of Disease - Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600

Explore the revolutionary germ theory of disease, its preconditions, key figures like Pasteur and Koch, and its profound impact on medical science and public health.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Contagionism versus Anticontagionism in 19th Century Medicine - Lecture 13

Explore the 19th-century debate between contagionists and anticontagionists, examining their theories, key figures, and lasting impacts on public health policy and disease control.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

182 ratings at Coursera

This course is all about infectious diseases. We’ve selected four disease areas — HIV, Malaria, Emerging Infectious Diseases (Ebola and Zika), and TB — and we will go through each in turn.

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

Measuring Disease in Epidemiology

770 ratings at Coursera

Explore fundamental epidemiological tools for measuring disease frequency, quantifying associations, evaluating prevention strategies, and assessing diagnostic tests and screening programs.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Study Designs in Epidemiology

602 ratings at Coursera

Explore key epidemiological study designs, from cross-sectional to randomized controlled trials. Develop skills to choose optimal designs for research questions, considering time and resources available.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)