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    Johns Hopkins University

    Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Presentation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Biostatistics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Health Care, Health Disparities, Community Health, Data Analysis, Statistics

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Health Education, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Program Evaluation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Biostatistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Scientific Methods, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Public Health

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    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Science and Research, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Systems Analysis

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    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Emerging Technologies

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    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Behavioral Economics, Physical Therapy, Goal Setting

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    Imperial College London

    Epidemiology for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Research, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public health courses

  • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
  • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University

Frequently Asked Questions about Public Health

Public health courses on Coursera cover a wide range of topics to help you understand and address health issues on a large scale:

  • Essentials of epidemiology and how to track disease spread.
  • Strategies for designing and implementing effective health programs and policies.
  • Methods for conducting health research and data analysis.
  • Understanding of global health challenges and solutions.
  • Principles of environmental health, including how to manage and prevent health risks associated with environmental factors.
  • Health promotion and disease prevention techniques.
  • Skills for crisis management and response to health emergencies.‎

Public health courses on Coursera cater to all levels of interest and expertise:

  • Beginners can start with introductory courses that provide an overview of core public health concepts.
  • Those with some background in health or related fields can deepen their knowledge with intermediate courses focusing on more specialized areas.
  • Advanced courses are available for professionals and students who are looking to lead public health initiatives or conduct advanced research. ‎

Coursera offers a variety of options for academic and professional advancement in public health:

  • Professional certificates that can support career transitions or advancements in the public health field.
  • Specialized course certificates that acknowledge your expertise in specific public health areas.
  • Degrees and professional certificates from accredited institutions that can help prepare you for leadership roles in public health. ‎

Studying public health on Coursera can open doors to impactful careers aimed at improving community health:

  • Public Health Officer: Lead initiatives to improve health services and outcomes within communities.
  • Epidemiologist: Investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury.
  • Health Policy Analyst: Shape policies that affect the health of populations.
  • Environmental Health Scientist: Explore and address environmental factors affecting public health.
  • Community Health Worker: Engage directly with communities to promote wellness and educate on health practices.‎
This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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