28 Courses and Certifications

HKU Hong Kong Courses & Certifications 2024

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Professional Certificate in Epidemics Origins Spread Control and Communication

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Professional Certificate in Epidemics Origins Spread Control and Communication

This Professional Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine: Improving the Future of Health Care training was a two months online course. This online course is offered by the platform of EDX and explained by Miss Amanda McKinney Associate Dean of Health Sciences at Doane University, and Miss Kelsey Pruss, Program Manager at Doane University.

Lifestyle medicine is the use of scientific-proof lifestyle treatment interventions to prevent, treat, and, in some cases, reverse the all-too-common lifestyle-related chronic disease. This approach to healthcare improves the quality of future healthcare. This course will investigate oxidative stress, the microbiome, and epigenetics as root causes of chronic disease, in addition to environmental factors. We'll also go over exercise, sleep, and stress management basics.

Students will learn about lifestyle medicine-based treatments for chronic diseases such as Hypertension, diabetes/obesity, liver disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, and breast cancer are examples of chronic diseases. This certification allows the practitioner to apply evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine principles, and it also allows providers (NPs, PAs, and doctors) to study for the board exam (ABLM). Participants will get an option to enroll either in the free audit track that offers limited access or they can choose to upgrade to the paid version which is the verified track.

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4 Months
45,640
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Professional Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Imaging

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Professional Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Imaging

The Professional Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Imaging by the University of Hong Kong is a 2-month online course. This is a self-paced online certification course designed to provide basic concepts of using and analysing cardiac computed tomography (CT) and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). By pursuing the Professional Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Imaging online course from the University of Hong Kong via edX, students will gain fundamental knowledge and skills with advanced technological developments in the field. The course will also look into coronary artery disease, heart failure, structural heart disease, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart disease.

The Professional Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Imaging certification syllabus consists of various important topics while opening room for a variety of careers in the healthcare system. The Professional Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Imaging classes will be conducted by world-renowned radiologists and cardiologists providing students with career advice and expertise in cardiac CT and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Once the course is completed successfully, students will get a certificate to showcase their skills along with unlimited access if they select the paid verified track. Meanwhile, the audit track offers limited course material access for free with no certificate.

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2 Months
24,760
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of anatomy
Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought

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Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought

Humanity & Nature in Chinese Thought course, provided by edX by associating with the University of Hong Kong, is all about making the ethics and behaviour right, issuing guidelines and its importance. Humanity & Nature in Chinese Thought course introduces the candidates to traditional China and its ethical thought and logic. It focuses on the vast difference between the thinking of Westerners and Chinese, its understanding of right and wrong, bad & good.

Humanity & Nature in Chinese Thought describes how there are two directions standing opposite to each other covered under the natural dao model of traditional China. The studies of ethical paths, distinct human guiding organ and Confucian version will also be included in this program.

The map that internally is responsible for the bad or good choices of life and its correlation with nature like a plant, alternate Chinese human based naturalism, a broader sense of normative guidance will be explained in the course in relation to classical Chinese philosophers and Indo European way of thinking. 

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia

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Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia

The Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia online programme is a six-week course and requires a study effort of up to two to three hours a week. The free programme is designed by the University of Hong Kong under the subject of architecture. Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia study is an introductory-level self-paced course instructed by David P. Y. Lung and Howard Davis.

The central focus of the Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia online course is architecture but from an ordinary person's viewpoint. The course teaches the derivation of stories behind these structures in Asia, primarily because of the rich diversity. Candidates will learn the complexity of social, cultural, and economic changes in these regions and how it affect their decisions. 

Experts will explain the link between cultural identities and vernacular buildings through real-life examples. The course aims at providing a new perspective and appreciation towards ordinary built environments. Students can also opt for an official and verified certificate by paying a fee after completing the course. While opting for the free track, the candidates will be provided access to the course only for a limited period. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Urban Planning
Doing Gender and Why it Matters

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Doing Gender and Why it Matters

As the social setup is dynamically changing including one of its evolving parts, Gender, it calls for a need to understand its complexities from different cultural and historical settings. The introductory course on genders and why it matters is apt for candidates who want to understand these important concepts. Offered by edX, an online education provider, and presented by the University of Hong Kong (HKU); this short certification course taken by the experienced instructors of HKU, combines the goodness of a comprehensive curriculum with a flexing learning system to get the best learning experience for the aspirants.

The course mainly highlights the diverse genders prevailing in the changing society in a comparative and descriptive study along with case studies in which key concepts like Gender discrimination, gender in politics, education, and work, gender gaze, gender in the digital age, sexual harassments, sexual violence, gendered assumptions and biases and so on.  The candidates may choose your path while they enroll in any of the paths. In case the audit mode is selected by the students they will be able to access the programme materials for a limited time. In case the verified mode is considered then there is unlimited access to the course for the candidates.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law
Engineering Calculus and Differential Equations

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Engineering Calculus and Differential Equations

Calculus and differential equations make up the most essential concepts in engineering. The Engineering Calculus and Differential Equations certification syllabus will help you understand the ways to find out voltages and currents in connected network components or how an exploratory probe is launched by flight engineers.

Furthermore, the Engineering Calculus and Differential Equations course by Edx touches upon the fundamentals of single-variable calculus and ordinary differential equations. The course is application-oriented and helps in applying mathematical skills to solve real-world engineering problems. It will also help you control and monitor a system as per your needs.

The Engineering Calculus and Differential Equations online course is offered by the University of Hong Kong. The online course faculty includes professors Kwok Wing Chow and Kai Man Tsang, with experience in mathematics and mechanical engineering. The program also equips you with the skills to construct a simple model of change and to arrive at consequences. 

The candidates may enroll in this course for free or by paying a certain amount of money. There are 2 tracks namely verified or audit track which offers direct access to the course materials. If the candidates opt for the verified mode they are entitled to unlimited access and if they opt for the audit access, they are going to receive only limited access to the course materials.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill
So You Want to Be a Surgeon

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So You Want to Be a Surgeon?

The requirement for competent healthcare professionals and surgeons is on the rise substantially. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has also forecasted a critical need for physicians and surgeons in the next ten years. Hence, the So You Want to Be a Surgeon training serves as an illuminating road map for aspiring medical services professionals of the future.

The So You Want to Be a Surgeon program by edX provides rich insights into a surgeon’s work. It covers concepts like treatment planning, surgical operations, and surgical conditions. Imaging, disease management, medical advances, and clinical testing are also part of the curriculum. Moreover, you will learn about 15 different surgical specialities, including thyroid, transplant, plastic, vascular, neurosurgery, and more.

The So You Want to Be a Surgeon certification course lets you look at surgery as a science and an art. You will understand the techniques, skills, and talents required in surgical practices. Additionally, you will get acquainted with the importance of smart decision-making, rapid problem-solving, and using innovation and science in this field. The self-paced programme can be taken by the learners either paying the fee or without fee. While taking it by paying the course fee, the candidates will get unlimited access and a certificate of completion. When taking it free, they will have a limited duration of access. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of healthcare sciences Knowledge of anatomy
Dinosaur Ecosystems

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Dinosaur Ecosystems

You ever wondered how it would feel like to live in the time of dinosaurs? If yes, the Dinosaur Ecosystem programme is for you. The course will take you on a journey to the Gobi Desert, international institutions, and museums to determine how dinosaur ecosystems are reconstructed. This introductory course in biology and life sciences focuses on the knowledge you can gain from studying plants and animals.

The Dinosaur Ecosystem course syllabus covers topics like dinosaurs’ biology, appearance, diet, and classification. You will take a closer look at the meat-eating theropods, along with plant-eating dinosaurs – ornithischians and sauropodomorphs. By the end of the course, you will be an expert in how paleontologists utilise modern evidence and fossils to reconstruct dinosaur ecosystems.

The Dinosaurs Ecosystem online course was brought to life by award-winning paleoartist Julius T. Csotonyi. The course is free to enroll in if you don’t want a certificate. However, you can go the extra mile and opt for the certificate experience, using which you can showcase your expertise and advance in your career. The course materials are to be learned at one's speed since it is a self-paced programme. Out of the 2 tracks available on Edx, the learners who want free and limited access should enroll in the audit track, but those who want unlimited access must upgrade and pay for the verified track.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Blockchain and FinTech Basics Applications and Limitations

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FinTech Ethics and Risks

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FinTech Ethics and Risks

6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Introduction to FinTech

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Introduction to FinTech

6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Vernacular Architecture of Asia Tradition, Modernity and Cultural Sustainability

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Vernacular Architecture of Asia: Tradition, Modernity and Cultural Sustainability

The Vernacular Architecture of Asia: Tradition, Modernity and Cultural Sustainability certification programme is an introductory course under the art and culture category. The University of Hong Kong introduces the course, with Prof David P. Y. Lung and Prof Howard Davis as the head instructors. This is a five-week training and requires a minimum study of two to three hours per week.  

The Vernacular Architecture of Asia online training focuses on sustaining vernacular architecture against the threat and challenges posed by the modernised world. Candidates will explore the in-depth socio-cultural significance of vernacular architecture and the challenges posed by people migrating from villages to cities. Experts will also discuss informal settlements in Asia along with how to conserve and reunite cultural heritage with modernity. 

The Course on Vernacular Architecture of Asia will have lectures conducted in English throughout, and edX will also provide transcripts for the same. While enrolling for the course, students can choose to purchase a verified certificate to validate their skills and achievements in the course.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Urban Planning
The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1

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The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1

The introductory-level The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1 programme is a five-week course under the category of humanities. The course is formulated by the University of Hong Kong and will be instructed by Lee Ho Yin, David P. Y. Lung, Howard Davis, and Lynne D. DiStefano.

Candidates will explore vernacular architecture which includes the study of landscapes, buildings, and sites designed by local practitioners instead of professional architects. The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1 certification training teaches about vernacular architecture from the perspective of indigenous traditions, assimilation, and local identity of various cultures. 

Interaction between locals, culture, native building material, vernacular landscape, and many more are covered under the course. Moreover, The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1 online course focuses on Asian built heritage, including Japanese timber houses, Indian straw houses, and Mongolian leather yurts.

This course promotes dialogue and discussions related to the various concepts of vernacular. As a result, the candidates acquire knowledge of their local environment by stimulating more in-depth analysis and challenging perceptions. 

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Urban Planning
Epidemics I

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Epidemics I

Epidemics I online course by edX is a five-week introductory-level course under the subject of Medicine. This is a self-paced course with English as the mode of instruction. The training is designed by the University of Hong Kong with Gabriel M. Leung, Kwok-Yung Yuen, Joseph Wu, and eight other academicians as the training instructors.

The Epidemics I certification course showcases that despite medical breakthroughs due to technological advancements, there is a significant increase in vulnerability against infectious diseases.  The training is curated to explain why these threats are in action by understanding the key scientific principles that form the basis of epidemics. Also, candidates will understand the actions taken for public health to prevent and control such adversities in the 21st century.

By the end of the Epidemics I training programme, candidates will acquire all-round knowledge about epidemics and their evolution. The curriculum will also cover the Ebola and Zika outbreak, informatics on global health of the next generation, ecology, the emergence of infectious diseases, and the discovery of a novel microbe. The self-paced programme provides two options to enrol in the course, namely, paid and free modes. In the paid mode, the learners can have unlimited access and a certificate of completion. In the free mode, the candidates will get access to the course only for a limited period. 

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of epidemiology
Epidemics III

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Epidemics III

Epidemics III program is a comprehensive five-week programme offered by the University of Hong Kong. This course has been developed to discuss the threat of infectious diseases which has accelerated over the last few decades, despite the extraordinary technological breakthroughs. In this certification, you will study the basic scientific principles underlying epidemics, and their prevention and control by public health actions in the 21st century.

Epidemics III by edX covers crucial topics such as non-pharmaceutical prevention (NPI), disease surveillance, panel discussions on WHO's response to the Ebola outbreak, vaccination (Trials, effectiveness, vaccine economics, impact on populations, hesitancy, and confidence), and anti-vaccination.

In addition to lectures from leading scientists from HKU, Epidemics III certification also features panel discussions in epidemics with world-leading experts. Without paying the fee, you can get access to the programme for a limited duration. If you pay the fee You can also pursue a verified certificate in this course to display your gained skills and knowledge. It is an official certificate from the university and signed by the course instructor.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of epidemiology
Implant Dentistry

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Implant Dentistry

The Implant Dentistry certification syllabus gives an overview of what exactly the term means along with helping candidates understand the spectrum of successful implant practices. The objective of the course is to provide a firm ground for candidates who are about to start practising implant dentistry. The training, introductory, allows applicants from varied fields to enroll and learn freely.

Learners will explore and get exposed to theory and practical clinical work through numerous challenging patient cases and will also be actively involved in decision-making. The Implant Dentistry online course provides an excellent discussion forum to discuss treatment plans among instructors, peers, and course mentors. Every week, candidates will solve five clinical cases of authentic patients online to understand where they stand. 

Offered by the University of Hong Kong through the edX platform, the Implant Dentistry program is taught by its implant dentistry MOOC team. The course will immensely help dental students and practitioners realize the opportunities, chart their own path, and have a successful career in the field. Moreover, you can also improve your job opportunities by purchasing the course completion certificate by paying the course fee. You can also audit the self-paced programme for a limited period free of cost. 

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of healthcare sciences
Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

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Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiac Computed Tomography

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Advanced Cardiac Imaging: Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT)

The Advanced Cardiac Imaging program is the first-ever online course on cardiac Computed Tomography (CT). It offers in-depth information to help the learners meet the level-one standards in cardiac CT. Also, learners will develop the ability to examine cardiac CT images at level one proficiency like TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation), coronary angiography, calcium score, etc. 

The Advanced Cardiac Imaging online course aims to provide a foundational understanding of upcoming cardiac CT sphere developments. The program uses forums, downloadable cases, and short, digestible videos to teach the concepts. Learners will be able to get practical experience through 50 clinical CT case studies while utilizing specific software.

Healthcare professionals who want to learn about imaging modality will find great value in the Advanced Cardiac Imaging certification course. They will study general examinations of Cardiac Computed Tomography. Furthermore, they will become adept at procuring cardiac images and interpreting them efficiently. The self-paced programme has two options to join the course; by paying the fee or free of cost. While taking it free, the candidates can audit it for a limited period. 

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of healthcare sciences
Digital Biomaterials

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Digital Biomaterials

The Digital Biomaterials certification is a four-week program that has been crafted, updated, and delivered by the University of Hong Kong. The training aims at educating students about the advancements in oral healthcare and especially dentistry. The course is classified under the purview of medicine and is a short-term course. 

The lessons are instructed online, and their video transcripts are provided to the students too. The Digital Biomaterials online course is a premium course that takes you through the recent advancements in technology regarding dental care. The edX training page offers an introduction video link for students to familiarise themselves with an overview of the curriculum.

The Digital Biomaterials certification syllabus is an all-inclusive one and encompasses all the fundamentals. The program is designed such that the individuals can study for it at their own speed, schedule, time, and comfort. Also, this is an introductory course. Furthermore, students can register themselves for the certificate course free of cost and can audit it for a limited duration. They only have to pay for the certification charges if they want to acquire a certificate.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Big Data Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence Knowledge of Digital Tools
Making Sense of News

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Making Sense of News

4 Weeks
Beginner
3,819
Minimal Intervention Dentistry for Paediatric Patients

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Minimal Intervention Dentistry for Paediatric Patients

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Oral Health Care for Autistic Children

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Oral Health Care for Autistic Children

4 Weeks
Free
Our Place in the Universe

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Our Place in the Universe

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Europe Without Borders

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Europe Without Borders

4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Biomaterials and Your Health

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Biomaterials and Your Health

The Online course on Biomaterials and Your Health training is a four-week online course. This course syllabus was offered and designed by the University of Hong Kong and delivered through the EDX platform. The top experts in the field of this institute Jukka Matinlinna and James Kit Hon Tsoi explain this certification course.

The course Biomaterials and Your Health consists of four modules that introduce cutting-edge technologies in dentistry such as biomimicry, nanoneedles, and their application in oral cancer diagnostics. Students will also learn about the properties of the most commonly used dental materials, such as modern bone cement, glass ionomer cement, fiber-reinforced composites, and silicon. Furthermore, standardization and workplace safety issues in dentistry will be addressed.

Participants can join either of the two tracks of this self-paced course by paying a fee or free of cost. In the free track, the students will be able to audit the programme. In the verified track one can audit the course for a limited duration, they need to submit the course fee and get an unlimited duration during which they can finish learning the course.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
May 03 - December,30 2023
Free
Materials in Oral Health

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Materials in Oral Health

Dental materials are uniquely crafted components used in dentistry. Dental items come in numerous varieties, and depending on what they are used for, different features apply. Materials in Oral Health online certification is created by The University of Hong Kong and taught by James Kit Hon Tsoi - Assistant Professor in Dental Materials Science, Assistant Dean of Electives & Experiential Learning, and Jukka Pekka Matinlinna - Professor in Dental Materials Science, which is made available through Coursera.

Materials in Oral Health online classes aim to provide applicants with an understanding of the practical application of biomaterials in various dentistry and clinical implications as well as are introduced to the practices and testing methods that are used to evaluate important mechanical properties of biomaterials in the research laboratory. With the help of the Materials in Oral Health online training, applicants will also learn about the unique qualities and advantages of biomaterials such as ceramics, contemporary composites, titanium, zirconia, titanium alloys, and other.

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3 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of anatomy
Epidemics IV

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Epidemics IV

3 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Epidemics II

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Epidemics II

The Epidemics II training is three weeks of online instruction. This course was created and delivered by Hong Kong universities via the EDX platform. The top experts in the field explained this course.

This free online course will teach you about epidemic science, prevention, and control. This course will include a supplementary module on COVID-19, panel discussions with world-renowned epidemic experts, and lectures by HKU's leading scientists in this field. This is the second of four courses on infectious disease spread. It covers the following topics: Communicable Disease Fundamentals Epidemiology, The Epidemiologic Triangle: Pathogen, Host, and Environment Evidence Integration, and Modeling of Infectious Diseases.

The participants can join the self-paced course by paying a fee or free of cost. In the verified mode, they need to submit the course fee and get an unlimited duration during which they can learn the course. In the free track, the students can audit it for a limited duration.

Also Read: Clinical Epidemiology Certification Courses

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3 Weeks
Beginner
April 05 - December,30 2023
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of epidemiology

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