Diabetes - a Global Challenge
Learn about growing health problems like diabetes and obesity through this informative course
Online
3 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
In both wealthy and developing nations, diabetes and obesity are serious health issues. With the help of this Diabetes - a Global Challenge certification course, students will stay current on cutting-edge research on diabetes and obesity, including its biology, genetic, and clinical components as well as its epidemiology and prevention. High-profile researchers from a university that leads the world in diabetes research provide each lecture. The EIT Health Campus programme includes this subject.
Diabetes - a Global Challenge training is available on Coursera and offered by the University of Copenhagen. It is a seventeen-week course that includes video lessons, readings, and practice exercises.
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The Highlights
- Shareable certificate
- Flexible deadlines
- 100% online
- 17-hour long course
Programme Offerings
- University of Copenhagen Certification
- Graded Quizzes and Assignments
- Feedback
- Unlimited Access To Course
- course videos and readings
- Self-paced learning
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2429 | yes | Coursera |
While paying the fees, two options are available to the students. First, the Diabetes - a Global Challenge certification fee of Rs. 2435 is payable if the student wishes to achieve a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Second is an unpaid course where no certificate and graded items will be provided to the participants.
Fee Structure
Course | Fees |
Diabetes - a Global Challenge (with certificate) | Rs. 2435 |
Diabetes - a Global Challenge | Free |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Students will have to complete all the practice exercises and quizzes to be able to achieve the Diabetes - a Global Challenge certification by Coursera.
What you will learn
The Diabetes - a Global Challenge online course equips students with the in-depth information and abilities needed to comprehend and handle the problems related to diabetes on a worldwide scale. The illness, its epidemiology, risk factors, and the social and economic effects it has on people and communities throughout the world are all thoroughly explained to participants. After completing this course, students will have the knowledge and skills needed to support efforts to prevent, treat, and manage diabetes.
Who it is for
The Diabetes - A Global Challenge Certification course is intended for a wide variety of people with a passion for solving the diabetes epidemic on a worldwide scale. This course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to improve their knowledge and skills in managing diabetes, such as
Application Details
To join the Diabetes - a Global Challenge classes visit the official website and log in with the email id. Then make the payment if the paid course is selected.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome to Diabetes - a Global Challenge
- Epidemiology of Diabetes - Part I, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen
- Epidemiology of Diabetes - Part II, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen
- Epidemiology of Diabetes - Part III, by Professor Thorkild Sørense
Readings
- Course Information
- Readings and Resources
Quiz
- Epidemiology of Diabetes
Videos
- Physical activity and its influence on obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes - Part I, by Professor Bente Stallknecht
- Physical activity and its influence on obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes - Part II, by Professor Bente Stallknecht
- Physical activity and its influence on obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes - Part lll, by Professor Bente Stallknecht
- Physical Activity and Weight Management, interview with Dr. Robert Ross
Quiz
- Obesity and Prevention of Diabetes
Videos
- Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose - Part I, by Professor Jens Juul Holst
- Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose - Part II, by Professor Jens Juul Holst
- Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose - Part III, by Professor Jens Juul Holst
Quiz
- Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose
Videos
- The Incretins - Part 1, by Professor Jens Juul Holst
- The Incretins - Part 2, by Professor Jens Juul Holst
- The Incretins - Part 3, by Professor Jens Juul Holst
Quiz
- The Incretins
Videos
- Clinical Manifestations of Diabetes and Treatment - Part 1, by Professor Allan Vaag
- Clinical Manifestations of Diabetes and Treatment - Part 2, by Professor Allan Vaag
- Clinical Manifestations of Diabetes and Treatment - Part 3, by Professor Allan Vaag
- The relation between diabetes and obesity, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen
- Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 1, by Sten Madsbad
- Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 2, by Sten Madsbad
- Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 3, by Sten Madsbad
- Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 4, by Sten Madsbad
Quiz
- Clinical manifestation of Diabetes and treatment
- Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Videos
- Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes - Part 1, by Professor Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen
- Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes - Part 2, by Professor Thomas-Mandrup Poulsen
- Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes - Part 3, by Professor Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen
Quiz
- Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes
Videos
- Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 1, by Professor Torben Hansen
- Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 2, by Professor Torben Hansen
- Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 3, by Professor Torben Hansen
- Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 4, by Professor Torben Hansen
Quiz
- Genetic Aspects of Diabetes
Videos
- Translational Aspect - Part 1, by Assistant Professor Signe Torekov
- Translational Aspect - Part 2, by Assistant Professor Signe Torekov
Quiz
- Translational Aspects
Videos
- Development of antidiabetic agents - Part 1, by Professor Birgitte Holst
- Development of antidiabetic agents - Part 2, by Professor Birgitte Holst
Quiz
- Development of antidiabetic agents
Videos
- Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes - Part 1, by Professor Ole Dragsbæk Madsen
- Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes - Part 2, by Professor Ole Dragsbæk Madsen
- Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes - Part 3, by Professor Ole Dragsbæk Madsen
Quiz
- Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes
Videos
- Physical Inactivity – a Major Risk Factor for Diabetes, by Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen
- The Muscle as an Endocrine Organ, by Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen
- The Role of Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes, by Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen
Quiz
- Exercise – how does it work?
Reading
- Continue your studies at University of Copenhagen
Instructors
University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This course is delivered entirely online and can be accessed anywhere and anytime.
Learners will get unlimited access to the study material after purchasing the certification course.
It will take students approximately 17 hours to complete the course.
Since it is an online course, students can study at their own pace and rhythm.
Yes financial support is available for those learners who are unable to pay the enrolment fees.