Free Online COVID-19 Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Dartmouth College

Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into the profound insights of a seasoned infectious disease public health physician as they recount their 40-year journey through some of the most significant global epidemics. This course offers an unparalleled look at the evolution of epidemic responses, patient care, policy-making, and the human side of medicine through stories from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Epidemiology Epidemics HIV/AIDS

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

COVID-19 Contact Tracing (Coursera)

Health & Society

This online course offers comprehensive training on COVID-19 contact tracing, equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge to assist public health efforts during this pandemic. Whether you're looking to qualify for new contact tracing positions or seeking to contribute positively to your community, this course provides a foundational understanding of key concepts and practical applications.

Aug 24th 2026

1 Week

Ethics Epidemiology Public Health

FutureLearn

St George's, University of London,Ilara Health

COVID-19 in Africa: Managing the Outbreak in Primary Care Settings (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Dive into an essential online course designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills needed to manage COVID-19 patients in African primary care settings. This course addresses the specific impacts of the pandemic on healthcare delivery across peri-urban areas in Africa, focusing on reducing patient attendance and enhancing patient care strategies.

Self Paced

2 Weeks

Health Healthcare Africa

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing (Coursera)

Health & Society Science

Dive into the world of contact tracing with our specialized course designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to measure, analyze, and maximize the impact of your COVID-19 contact tracing efforts. This course will teach you how to use ConTESSA, a powerful application for evaluating and strategizing improvements in contact tracing programs.

Aug 24th 2026

1 Week

Ethics Epidemiology Public Health

FutureLearn

Dublin City University

The European Union: Crisis and Recovery (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Law

Discover how the European Union has navigated through its most significant crises in recent years, including Brexit, economic turmoil, migration issues, rule of law concerns, and the impact of COVID-19. This course offers a deep dive into the EU's response strategies and future outlook.

Self Paced

4 Weeks

Crisis European Union Migration

FutureLearn

The LEGO Foundation

Coping with Changes: Social-Emotional Learning Through Play (FutureLearn)

Health & Society

In this online course, you'll learn essential skills for providing playful and engaging social emotional learning (SEL) support to children affected by disruptions such as school closures due to COVID-19. Gain insights into mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) techniques and strategies that foster resilience and adaptability in young learners.

Self Paced

5-12 Weeks

Health Children Stress Management

FutureLearn

British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy - BSAC

Vaccine Development: Finding A Vaccine for COVID-19 and Future Pandemics (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Dive into the world of vaccine development with this comprehensive online course. Learn how vaccines are created, especially in the context of the urgent need for a COVID-19 vaccine. Explore the science behind these life-saving interventions and understand their critical role in combating infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Self Paced

3 Weeks

Vaccines Infectious Diseases Pandemics

Coursera

Imperial College London

Introduction to Digital health (Coursera)

Health & Society

Embark on a journey into the future of healthcare with 'Introduction to Digital Health'. This course is designed for those eager to understand how digital technologies are revolutionizing medicine and improving patient care. From learning health systems to electronic health records, delve into the world of mobile applications, wearable devices, telemedicine, AI, and big data analytics. Gain insights into their impact on public health responses, especially in managing COVID-19.

Aug 24th 2026

4 Weeks

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Telehealth

Coursera

University of California, San Diego

Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen (Coursera)

Health & Society

Join this unique online course to explore the critical role of computational biology in identifying the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which caused the global COVID-19 pandemic. Learn from experts as you assemble the genome and understand how bioinformatics played a key part in our fight against the disease.

Aug 24th 2026

2 Weeks

Health Bioinformatics Genomics