Pandemic Courses and Certifications

Career Certificate

Infectious Disease Modelling

304 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create mathematical models for infectious disease control using R, covering SIR models, interventions, calibration, and advanced techniques. No advanced math required.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Cultural Impact of the Second Plague Pandemic - Illustrations and Conclusions

Explore plague's profound impact on European culture, from attitudes towards death to artistic representations and religious practices, shaping intellectual history and the Enlightenment.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Global Health Policy

294 ratings at Coursera

Explore global health policy, covering pandemics, universal health coverage, and aging populations. Learn about health governance, disease surveillance, and strategies for improving global health outcomes.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

TED

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Changing the World

Journalist Fareed Zakaria analyzes the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic, exploring economic recovery, successful containment strategies, and potential shifts in global power dynamics.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

World Economic Forum

Averting a Cyber Pandemic Part 1

Experts discuss policies, practices, and partnerships needed to prevent a global cyber pandemic in light of increased digital dependency due to COVID-19.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

TED Prize Wish - Help Stop the Next Pandemic

Dr. Brilliant shares insights on smallpox eradication and proposes a global system for early pandemic detection and containment, emphasizing proactive measures for global health security.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Dr. John Campbell

Ultraprocessed Food Pandemic - Health Impacts and Current Food Situation

Explore the alarming impact of ultraprocessed foods on health with Dr. Seneel Dhand, uncovering the current food crisis and its implications for public well-being.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic?

Peter Piot discusses global pandemic preparedness, highlighting lessons from Ebola and HIV/AIDS. He emphasizes prevention strategies and the need for improved readiness in our interconnected world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. John Campbell

Is Nipah Virus the Next Pandemic?

Explore the potential pandemic threat of Nipah virus, its 40-75% fatality rate, transmission methods, symptoms, and prevention strategies in this urgent health analysis.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

American Museum of Natural History

Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

55 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Royal College of Pathologists

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Clinical Presentation and Management of COVID-19

1 rating

Comprehensive overview of COVID-19's clinical aspects, from symptoms to management, including risk factors, diagnostics, and long-term implications for healthcare professionals.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Communicating Complex Statistical Ideas to the Public - Lessons from the Pandemic - D. Spiegelhalter

Insights on effectively communicating complex statistical data to the public, drawing lessons from pandemic experiences. Explores successes, failures, and challenges in interpreting and presenting statistics during crises.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Pandemic Fix - Seeking Universal Vaccines

Experts discuss next-generation vaccines, pandemic threats, and global health challenges. Topics include vaccine development, epidemic response, social media's role, and emerging scientific breakthroughs in immunology and public health.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Is the Pandemic Actually Over? It's Complicated

Dr. Fauci discusses COVID-19's current status, future pandemic preparedness, and personal reflections on his career. He emphasizes the importance of science, vaccination, and public health measures in managing global health crises.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

How to End the Pandemic and Prepare for the Next

WHO's COVID-19 expert discusses pandemic strategies, Omicron insights, and global preparedness plans. Learn about current efforts and individual actions to end the crisis and prevent future outbreaks.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk