Free Online Disease Control Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making (Coursera)

Health & Society

Embark on a three-week journey into the world of data utilization for disease control and global health decision-making. This course will equip you with essential skills in conducting effective epidemiologic surveillance and applying gathered data to inform strategic planning across diverse settings. Utilize the real-life example of the polio eradication effort to deepen your understanding.

Jun 8th 2026

3 Weeks

Healthcare Epidemiology Global Health

Coursera

Emory University

Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (Coursera)

Health & Society

Explore the critical aspects of maintaining public health during complex humanitarian emergencies with our expert-led online course. Gain insights into effective response strategies, research methodologies, and global collaboration techniques to improve outcomes for affected populations.

May 25th 2026

4 Weeks

Health Nutrition Epidemiology

Coursera

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management (Coursera)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences Health & Society

Explore the critical role of livestock health in sustainable food production with this comprehensive online course. Gain insights into growth, immunity, and infection management to enhance your skills in advancing animal health and optimizing food production practices.

May 18th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Sustainability Nutrition

Coursera

Duke University,Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College

Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Dive into the fascinating yet critical field of Tropical Parasitology with this expert-led course. Explore the life cycles, transmission vectors, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, treatment options, and prevention strategies for important parasitic diseases affecting humans worldwide. Taught by experienced faculty from Tanzania, this course is ideal for healthcare professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in global health challenges.

May 18th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Microbiology Vectors