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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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. 

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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 AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesImperial 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

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.

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