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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

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 an 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 learners can take the self-paced course by paying the fee and get unlimited access to the programme. They can also audit the programme for a limited period for free.

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

Programme 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

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 12416	yes	Harvard University, Cambridge

Anyone can access this program for free.
For receiving the certificate, the Lessons from Ebola fee is Rs.12,416 .

Lessons from Ebola fee structure

Course option	Fee in INR
Lessons from Ebola (Audit only)	Free
Lessons from Ebola (With certificate)	Rs.12,416

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.

Application Details

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

Course Introduction
Student Introductions
Pre-Course Survey

Introduction
Peter Piot
Paul Farmer
Allan Brandt
Self-assessment Questions (15 Questions)
Discussion Questions

Introduction
Raj Panjabi
Nahid Bhadelia
Odell Kumeh
Elsie Karmbor-Ballah
Wilmot Smith
Self-assessment Questions
Discussion Questions

Introduction
Peter Piot
Devi Sridhar
Larry Gostin
David Fidler
Muhammad Pate
Chelsea Clinton
Self-assessment Questions
Discussion Questions

Introduction
Suerie Moon
Paul Farmer
Allan Brandt
Wrap-up
Self-Assessment Questions
Discussion Questions
Post-Course Survey

Instructors

Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who accredits this online course?

Harvard University, US accredits the Lessons from Ebola course.

2: Who is the instructor for 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.

3: What are the benefits of the paid-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.

4: Are there any prerequisites for joining the Lessons from Ebola course?

No, since this program is an introductory-level study, there are no prerequisites that you need to meet.