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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

This course, which is the first part of the ‘Global Disease Masterclass Specialisation’ provided by Imperial College London, provides an overview of health condition patterns in different countries around the globe. Curated by Timothy Hallett and Helen Ward, the Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution certification by Coursera introduces learners to various health data sources and disease statistics.

The Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution certification course provides insights into the improvement of health over time, future projections, and variations in health inequality among countries, among the significant global health trends and patterns. It also explores the methods and data sources used to estimate the global burden of disease, different approaches to conceptualising and measuring health, and the factors related to major global diseases.

The Highlights

Approx. 12 Hours To Complete
Certification by Imperial College London
Financial Aid Available
Beginner Level Course

Programme Offerings

Hands-on project
video lecture
Certification
Real Example
PDF Resource
Self-paced
graded assignment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Imperial College, LondonCoursera

The Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution certification fees are segmented based on the chosen course duration. Learners also benefit from a 14-day refund period and have the option to pay in instalments through EMI. The course content is freely accessible to all through the 'audit' option, but assessments and grading are not included.

The Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution Fee Structure

Course Duration	Fee
1 Month(12 hours/ week)	Rs. 3,267
3 Months(4 hours/week)	Rs. 6,535
6 Months (2 hours/week)	Rs. 9,802

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details of Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution

Participants of the Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution training must acquire an 80% score or higher in all graded quizzes for certification.

What you will learn

Knowledge of epidemiology

Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution classes include video lectures and discussions on the topics:

Overview of the prevalence and patterns of significant global diseases.
Different ways of conceptualisation of health.
Factors driving the broad distribution and trends of significant global diseases.
Implications of different metrics used to measure disease and critically analyse the underlying data.

Who it is for

General PhysicianHealth OfficerEpidemiologistHealthcare Administrator

Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution certification benefits a wide range of professionals and students who are interested in global health. This includes researchers, professionals, and government health officers who work in public health, or related fields, namely:

Admission Details

Follow the steps below to join the Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution online course.

Step 1- Click on the link below:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-disease-distribution

Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.

Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.

Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.

Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome to Global Disease Masterclass
Intro to Content
Patterns in Global Health and Disease
Important Trends in Global Disease
Trends in Global Health and Disease
Using IHME Data
IHME Example: Global Epidemiology Trends
Patterns and Inequalities within Countries
Reflections on Contemporary Trends in Global Disease

Readings

About Imperial College & the team
How to be successful in this course
Grading policy
Important Trends in Global Disease
E-tivity- IHME Data
Additional Readings

Quizzes

E-tivity- IHME Data Quiz
End of Week Quiz

Discussion Prompts

Nice to meet you!
Trends in Global Health and Disease

Plugins

Trends in Global Health and Disease
Trends in Global Health and Disease

Videos

Health Data Sources
Estimating Cancer Statistics
Estimating HIV Statistics
Roundtable - Challenges with Making Estimates

Reading

Generation of Estimates

Quiz

Disease Data Sources and Estimates

Discussion Prompts

Death Statistics by Country
E-tivity- Generation of Estimates

Videos

Metrics for Evaluating Health (pt1)
Metrics for Evaluating Health (pt2)
Changing Metrics, Changing Impact
Changing Metrics, Changing Impact
Creation of DALY Estimates

Readings

Introduction to the Week
DALY Estimates

Quizzes

Diseases Affected by these Parameters
E-tivity - Disability Weight Survey
End of Week Quiz

Discussion Promp

E-tivity: Diseases Affected by these Parameters

Videos

Introduction to Determinants of Disease
Examples of Disease and Their Determinants
Deterministic Frameworks and Structural Interventions
Structural Interventions for Health
Structural interventions - a conversation with a policy maker
Wrap Up

Readings

E-tivity- Exploring Inequalities Between Countries
Underlying Causes Relating to Examples
Deterministic Frameworks

Quiz

End of Lesson Quiz

Peer Review

Constructing Disease Profiles

Discussion Prompts

E-tivity- Exploring Inequalities Between Countries
Exploring health inequalities between countries

Plugins

Exploring health inequalities between countries
Exploring health inequalities between countries

Evaluation process

While going through the Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution certification syllabus, the learner will go through a number of assessments. An 80% or higher score has to be acquired in order to qualify for certification.

Instructors

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

1: How long is the duration of the course?

This course has 4 modules and takes about 12 hours in total to complete.

2: Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the course?

Yes, you will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. The certificate is issued by Imperial College London and is accredited by Coursera.

3: Are there any discounts or scholarships available for the course?

Yes, there are financial aid options available for the course. You can apply for it through Coursera.

4: Will there be assignments during the Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution online certification course?

Yes, there will be assignments and assessments during the course. These assessments will be graded by the instructor.