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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 12476 | yes | Harvard University, Cambridge |
- Anyone can access this program for free.
- For receiving the certificate, the Lessons from Ebola fee is Rs.12,476.
Lessons from Ebola fee structure
Course option | Fee in INR |
Lessons from Ebola (Audit only) | Free |
Lessons from Ebola (With certificate) | Rs.12,476 |
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)
Harvard University, US accredits 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.
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.
No, since this program is an introductory-level study, there are no prerequisites that you need to meet.