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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention, and Prevention certification is the second course under the Global Disease Masterclass specialisation. It is a beginner-level training programme and is an online course that will be completed within four weeks. Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention, and Prevention certification course is taught by the Imperial College London in partnership with Coursera.

This programme provides an in-depth understanding of the causes of communicable infectious diseases like HIV, Malaria, Emerging Infectious Diseases (Ebola and Zika), and TB along with their treatment and prevention. It will enable you to look into major infectious diseases and tackle the issue with the use of tools and data under professional guidance.

The Highlights

100% online
Beginner level
Flexible deadlines
18-hour course

Programme Offerings

Certificate of completion
Self-paced learning
Unlimited Access To Course
Discussion With External Expert
graded assignments and quizzes
peer feedback
course videos and readings

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention, and Prevention fee structure:

Course Duration	Estimated Study Time	Total Fees
1 Month	12 hours/week	₹3,214
3 Months	4 hours/week	₹6,428
6 Months	2 hours/week	₹9,642

Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

After finishing the necessary readings and clearing a few exercises/quizzes, you will be awarded Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention, and Prevention certification by Coursera.

What you will learn

Knowledge of epidemiology

Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention, and Prevention online course will make interpretation of the data on communicable diseases and comprehension of their pattern very easy for you. You will learn interventions that can be utilized to address that disease, which often includes both prevention and treatment.

Who it is for

DoctorEpidemiologistResearcherResearch Scientist

Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention, and Prevention training is suitable for public health workers like doctors. If you are interested in becoming any of the following, you can also pursue this course:

Admission Details

The following steps are to be followed to enroll in this course:

Step 1: Browse the official URL https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-disease-masterclass-communicable

Step 2: Click the Enroll Now button on the website.

Step 3:Choose the course's length and submit your payment.

Step 4: You will receive a confirmation mail on your registered email id after which you can start taking the classes.

Application Details

You must go to the official portal, register and pay the registration costs to take the Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention, and Prevention classes.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome
An Introduction to HIV
Epidemiology of HIV
Major Interventions: HIV Treatment
How to Access a Data Set
Interventions: HIV Prevention
Interventions: HIV Prevention
Technical Strategy with Peter Ghys
Roundtable

Readings

About Imperial College & the team
How to be successful in this course
Grading policy
Historical Headlines
Explore the data
Readings

Practice Exercises

End of Lesson Quiz
End of Week Quiz

Videos

An Introduction to Malaria
How to Access Data
Malaria Treatment
Comment on Global Plan
Roundtable

Readings

Historical Headlines
Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016-2030

Practice Exercises

End of Lesson Quiz
End of Week Quiz

Videos

What are Emerging Infections?
Ebola
Ebola Outbreak
Introduction to Zika
Roundtable

Readings

Historical Headlines
Explore the data
Reading the WHO Zika response plan

Practice Exercises

Quiz
End of Week Quiz

Videos

An Introduction to Tuberculosis
Major Interventions for TB
Major Interventions for TB
Global TB Strategy
Roundtable
Conclusions/ Wrap Up

Readings

Historical Headlines
Explore the data
Global TB Strategy

Practice Exercises

End of Lesson Quiz
End of Week Quiz

Instructors

Imperial College, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is there any financial aid available for this course?

Yes, there is financial aid available for people who are unable to pay the enrollment fees

2: How many topics are there in Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention, and Prevention certification syllabus?

There are 4 topics based on four different diseases which include videos, readings, quizzes, and exercises.

3: How much time will it take to complete the course?

The course will take approximately 18 hours to complete.

4: What will I get after enrolling in this Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention, and Prevention online course?

You will receive a certification of completion along with videos, readings, and graded assignments/quizzes with peer feedback

5: Where can I use this certification?

You can add the certification to your resume and share it on websites offering jobs/internships.