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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 AIDS: Fear and Hope Course consists of all the essentials of HIV-AIDS. You will learn the history and basic biology of HIV. The course curriculum covers the social, economic, and political factors that affect the survival rate of diseased individuals. The programme is offered by the University of Michigan and is tailored by subject-matter experts.
The AIDS: Fear and Hope programme enables you to learn flexibly and work per your schedule. The course has a self-paced learning model that allows you to train according to your comfort and pace. Besides, it is an online training that helps you to start learning instantly after enrolment. For the curriculum, you have to commit approximately 15 hours of study time.
Furthermore, upon completion of the AIDS: Fear and Hope programme by Coursera, you will get a course completion certificate to establish your expertise in the field. You will be able to share the certificate on your LinkedIn profile, resume, CV, and other documents. Learn at your own pace and gain fluency in the fundamentals associated with AIDS, the reason for fear, and the reason for hope.
The Highlights
- Self-paced learning module
- Online training
- Seven weeks course
- A University of Michigan offering
- Industry expert as an instructor
- A shareable course completion certificate
- The medium of teaching: English
- Free enrolment
- Flexible deadlines
Programme Offerings
- self paced training module
- Flexible learning
- quizzes for evaluation
- shareable course completion certificate
- Online Course
- A University of Michigan Offering.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2435 | yes | Coursera |
The fee for the AIDS: Fear and Hope course is to be paid to earn the certification. You can start with the free audit and then upgrade by buying the programme. The choice of financial assistance is also available.
AIDS: Fear and Hope Course Fee Structure:
Payment Method | Amount in INR |
Without Certificate | Free |
With Certificate | Rs. 2,435 (plus GST) |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate Qualifying details
You have to complete your name and ID check to receive a Coursera certificate for the AIDS: Fear and Hope programme. Candidates need to satisfy the minimum passing criteria for the course and finish the assignments integrated into the programme. Also, learners must buy the course, or you can register for financial aid. The deadline for the certification is 180 days, after which you need to pay again to receive the certificate.
What you will learn
After completing the AIDS: Fear and Hope course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental biology of the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Familiarise with the stigmas accompanying AIDS.
- Learn about the sexual and non-sexual HIV transmission
- Be familiar with the testing techniques such as blood testing and oral swab.
- Understand how gender and sexual orientation affect AIDS.
- Learn about the case study of the four presidents throughout the curriculum.
- Know how the antiretroviral therapy works and the challenges and problems that arise from or due to the treatment.
Who it is for
Admission Details
To get enrolled in the AIDS: Fear and Hope course by Coursera, follow these steps:
- Visit the course page.
- Next, search for the “AIDS: Fear and Hope” course and tap on the tab.
- You will be taken to the programme web page, where you will see the “Enroll” tab.
- Click on the tab and sign in with your Google/Facebook/Coursera account to look at the fee details section.
- You have the choice to either enrol for free or to buy the course. You can review the programme for free and get access to the programme material. But to earn the certificate, you must purchase the course.
- Select your preference and click on “Continue” for either of the options you choose.
- A payment page will appear if you select to purchase the course. You can also avail of financial aid in case you cannot purchase the course.
- Make and confirm the payment, and then you can start the course.
Application Details
To enroll in the AIDS: Fear and Hope programme by Coursera, sign up on Coursera with your Facebook/Google/Coursera account. You can access the free audit option to view the programme material. You can enroll in the course for free and then upgrade to get a course certificate.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Mini-Intro (1): Terminology, Stigma
- A Snapshot of the Epidemic
- Mini-Intro (2): Suggested Books
- Memories of the Beginning: San Juan and Cambridge, Mass.
- Some History
- Memories of the Beginning: Chicago and Philadelphia
- Mini-Intro (3): Learning about Science; The Bodily Fluids that Carry HIV
- HIV, Other Viruses, Other Species, Virus Hunters
- Mini-Intro (4): Talking About Sex
Readings
- Syllabus
- Discussion Forum Guidelines
- Welcome to Unit 1!
- Video Schedule
- Help us learn more about you!
- Clarification
Quiz
- Unit 1 Quiz
Videos
- Women, Gender Inequality, and HIV
- Sexual Transmission of HIV
- Taking a Sexual History
- Non-Sexual Transmission of HIV
- Four Presidents (1): Reagan
- Memories of the Beginning: Princeton and Washington, DC, and Ann Arbor, MI
- Memories of the Beginning: NIH
Readings
- Unit 2: What to expect
Quiz
- Unit 2 Quiz
Videos
- Working with African Ministers
- Memories of the Beginning: Detroit
- Future Ministers Get Tested
- Test Counselors
- Professor Tests Himself, Oral Swab
- Professor Tests Himself, Blood
- Four Presidents (2): Museveni
- Update on Testing
- Course Recap
Readings
- Welcome to Unit 3
Quiz
- Unit 3 Quiz
Videos
- Richard's Story - HIV Diagnosis, Coping, Early Life, Spiritual Quest
- Richard's Story - Living with HIV
- Bug Chasers and Gift Givers
- Four Presidents (3): Bush
- AIDS, Gender, Sexual Orientation Issues
Readings
- Unit 4 Preview
Quiz
- Unit 4 Quiz
Videos
- Caring for Patients: Dr. Brown and Ms. Corkery at the Detroit Receiving Hospital (Part 1)
- Caring for Patients: Dr. Brown and Ms. Corkery at the Detroit Receiving Hospital (Part 2)
- Memories of the Beginning: St. Louis and Detroit
- Four Presidents (4): Mbeki
- AIDS and the Practice of General Medicine
- Caring for Patients: Dr. Riddell at the University of Michigan
- The Drugs: Dr. Riddell Describes Antiretroviral Therapy
Readings
- Unit 5 Introduction
Quiz
- Unit 5 Quiz
Videos
- Needle and Syringe Exchange, Addiction, Harm Reduction
- Blood Nobility
- Gardenias
- HIV, Cultural Complexity, Art
- Vaccine
- Circumcision and Prevention
- Trusted Messengers in Zambia
- Outreach to African-American Ministers
Readings
- Unit 6 Introduction
Quiz
- Unit 6 Quiz
Videos
- HIV and the Law
- The Criminalization of HIV
- The Search for a Cure
- The Cost of Drugs
- Infected but not Treated
- Anti-Retroviral Treatment: The Problems
- PrEP and PEP
- Case Management and Community Health Workers
- Activism
- Farewell
Readings
- For the last time . . .
- Post-Course Survey
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online!
Quiz
- Unit 7 Quiz
Instructors
UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The AIDS: Fear and Hope programme by Coursera is a seven weeks long course with a self-paced learning model.
To access the graded assignments, you need to purchase the certificate course, before or after the course completion through the free audit experience.
Yes, Coursera provides financial aid for learners who cannot afford the course fee. You can apply for assistance by drafting an application and submitting it on the Coursera website.
If you enroll for the paid certificate experience, then you can earn a course completion certificate. You will also get access to exclusive features like graded assignments.
No. Coursera’s AIDS: Fear and Hope Course does not carry any university credit.