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Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic
Join the Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic course by edX to learn about the Ebola outbreak and understand how such epidemics can be prevented.
Brochure
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Beginner
Online
4 Weeks
Free
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
3-5 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
The 2014 Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa exposed current healthcare systems’ vulnerability across the world. The Lessons from Ebola online course displays the context for this massive outbreak. It focuses on the lessons we need to learn from this epidemic to avoid such worldwide health calamities in the future.
The Lessons from Ebola program aims to understand what caused this disaster, what steps were right, why many people died, and what improvements are needed. The course also sheds light on why so many international precautions were unable to stop the spread of Ebola. The prestigious Harvard University delivers the up-to-date curriculum for the course.
The Lessons from Ebola certification course comprises engaging and informative conversations with renowned scholars, experts, and practitioners. Learners will gain extensive knowledge about the Ebola epidemic and its consequences. The study also emphasizes enhancing the quality of health systems so that the world is productive while dealing with a pandemic in the future.
The highlights
- Introductory-level program
- Four-weeks long course
- Video lectures in English
- Social Sciences subject
- Requires three-five weekly study hours
- Self-directed learning
- An offering of Harvard University, US
Program offerings
- Industry-expert instructor
- Free course access
- Online learning
- Paid certification
- An offering of harvardx
- Self-paced learning
- Four weeks of training
- Video lectures
- A shareable certificate
- Video transcripts in english
- Exclusive scholar interviews
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
- Anyone can access this program for free.
- For receiving the certificate, the Lessons from Ebola fees is Rs. 7,284.
Lessons from Ebola fee structure
Course option | Fee |
Lessons from Ebola (Audit only) | FREE |
Lessons from Ebola (With certificate) | Rs. 7,284 |
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
certificate fees
What you will learn
By the end of the Lessons from Ebola training, you will be able to understand:
- The problems faced by national policymakers, clinicians, and patients
- Avoiding the next pandemic
- The events that unfolded at the time of the Ebola outbreak of 2014
- Reasons why international response against Ebola failed to contain its spread
Admission details
Join the Lessons from Ebola online course by following the step-by-step process given below.
Step 1 – Click on the given link - https://www.edx.org/course/lessons-from-ebola-preventing-the-next-pandemic to reach the Lessons from Ebola certification course page on edX’s website.
Step 2 – Locate and click on the ‘Enrol’ button near the top of the webpage. A registration page will now appear.
Step 3 – Create an account for edX by entering your details. You can also instantly sign in by linking an existing Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, or Google account.
Step 4 – After successful registration, a dashboard page will appear with a ‘Congratulations’ message. You should now be enrolled in the Lessons from the Ebola program by edX.
Filling the form
There is no need to fill and submit an application form to join the Lessons from Ebola course. Register for an account at the edX website and access the course for free. However, while registering, learners must furnish details such as their name, password, email ID, and username.
The syllabus
Epidemic in context
Local response
Global response
What to expect moving forward
How it helps
The Lessons from Ebola online program provides deep insights into current health systems’ shortcomings. It will help learners develop necessary awareness about the worldwide governance structure in times of crisis. The program follows a self-paced learning method. So, learners can complete the course at their own pace and convenience. Moreover, when they opt for the Lessons from Ebola certification, they receive a certificate of completion, which is excellent for future job prospects.
FAQs
Harvard University, US accredits the Lessons from Ebola course.
Ashish Jha, Director at Harvard Global Health Institute, Harvard University, will be your expert instructor for the Lessons from Ebola training.
Yes, you can access and complete the course by opting for the audit-only path without having to pay any charges. However, the course-completion certificate is only available if you pay a fee of Rs. 7,200 for the verified path.
First of all, you will receive the Lessons from Ebola certification. This shareable certificate will add considerable value to your resume or CV. You will also get unlimited access to the course content. Furthermore, it will support edX as a non-profit and help it offer courses like this for free globally.
No, since this program is an introductory-level study, there are no prerequisites that you need to meet.
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