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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 is the final part of the ‘Global Disease Masterclass Specialisation’ offered by Imperial College London. It provides comprehensive aetiologic and epidemiologic studies on four non-communicable diseases: Cardiovascular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Diabetes, and Dementia. Curated by Helen Ward and Timothy Hallet, the Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases certification by Coursera, gives learners an introduction to non-communicable disease challenges.

The Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases certification course guides learners through the study of data on these non-communicable diseases. Learners will analyse data to make comparisons between regions and countries, about the situation of healthcare interventions. Participants will learn about the global burden of Dementia and interventions to prevent it. They will also learn about the status of Screening for Colorectal Cancer in various income-level countries, as well as for the global burden of Diabetes.

The Highlights

Approx. 17 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: Non-communicable Diseases certification fees are fragmented on the basis of the length of the course. Learners also have the option of a 14-day refund period. Instalments through EMI are also available. The course material is accessible to all through the 'audit' option.

The Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases 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: Non-communicable Diseases

Learners of the Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases training course have to acquire a minimum of 80% score, in all graded assessments for certification.

What you will learn

Knowledge of epidemiology

Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases classes include video lessons, articles, research papers and discussions on the topics:

Causes, risk factors, and prevention of four major non-communicable diseases.
Understanding of the global burden of non-communicable diseases.
Latest research and interventions for non-communicable diseases.
Describing the aetiology of disease and global health trends.

Who it is for

General PhysicianHealth OfficerEpidemiologistHealthcare Administrator

The Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases certification course is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about these important public health challenges. The course is also a good starting point for those who are interested in a career in public health. For example:

Admission Details

Follow the steps below to join the Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases online course.

Step 1- Click on the link below:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-disease-non-communicable

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
Aetiology and Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Interventions
Screening Programmes
Roundtable

Readings

Introduction to the Course
Introducing the Global Burden of Colorectal Cancer
Accessing Data
Accessing Data
Introduction to Screening
Notes on screening

Quiz

End of Week Quiz

Discussion Prompts

Accessing Data
Screening Programmes

Plugins

Accessing Data
Accessing Data: Results

Videos

Aetiology & Epidemiology of CVD
CVD Interventions
Roundtable

Readings

CVD Inequalities
Control of Cardiovascular Disease: A Global View
Collaborative Map
The Statin Debate

Quiz

Quiz

Discussion Prompts

Accessing Data
Interventions to reduce CVD
Interventions to reduce CVD
Statins

Plugins

The pros and cons of using statins
The pros and cons of using statins: results

Videos

Epidemiology and Aetiology of Dementia
Interventions

Readings

Introducing the Global Burden of Dementia
Cognitive Testing

Quiz

Quiz

Discussion Pompts

Evidence Review of Screening Tests for Dementia
Multidomain interventions to prevent dementia
Dementia Action Plan

Videos

Aetiology/ Epidemiology of Diabetes
Diabetes Interventions
Diabetes roundtable
Final wrap up

Readings

Growing Burden of Diabetes
Rising burden of Diabetes in Middle Income Countries

Practice Exercise

Diabetes Quiz

Evaluation process

While studying through the Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases certification syllabus, learners will take a number of assessments. An 80% or higher score has to be achieved for certification.

Instructors

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

1: Can I use a mobile device to enrol in the Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases online certification course?

Yes, this course is accessible on mobile devices on the Coursera application.

2: How long is the length of the full course?

This course takes about 17 hours in total to complete.

3: How interactive is the course? Will I have an opportunity to interact with instructors or other participants?

The course is moderately interactive. You will have the opportunity to interact with the instructors and other participants through the course forum. You can also ask questions to the instructors through the forum.

4: Are there any scholarships available for the course?

Yes, the financial aid option is available for the course.

5: Is there any prior medical knowledge required to enrol in the Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases online course?

No prior medical knowledge is required to take this course. However, some familiarity with the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology would be helpful.