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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Train The Trainer, Behavioral Health, Policy Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Organizing, Health Equity, Health Care, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Injury Prevention, Environment Health And Safety, Triage, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Vital Signs, Psychiatry, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Treatment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Chemicals and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Environmental Policy, Biology, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Water Resources Management and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Conflict Management, Energy and Utilities, Governance, International Relations, Community Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Public Policies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Safety Assurance, Environmental Regulations, Accident Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Fire And Life Safety, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Process Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      New paradigms in wastewater management

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Sustainable Urban Water Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Waste Minimization, Environmental Resource Management, Public Works, Mitigation, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Nursing Homes, Cleanliness, Sanitation, Patient Safety, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Health Technology

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Health Equity, Public Health, Primary Care, Governance, Economics

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sanitation courses

    • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System
    • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Water Resources Management and Policy: University of Geneva
    • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
    • Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
    • New paradigms in wastewater management: Politecnico di Milano
    • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
    • Sustainable Urban Water Systems: Politecnico di Milano
    • Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sanitation

    Sanitation describes a set of facilities, behaviors, equipment and other provisions that work together to keep people from coming into contact with human (and other) waste and contracting disease from that waste. It’s an integral element of public health; the primary goal of sanitation is to limit the spread of disease by giving people the tools they need to stay clean and healthy. These include facilities that help people safely dispose of waste and maintain a clean private and public environment by utilizing services like garbage collection and wastewater treatment. The United Nations recognizes access to sanitation as a basic human right, highlighting its importance for everyone across the globe.‎

    If you’re looking to learn about an issue that affects how everyone on this planet lives, how societies grow and how we engage with our environment, the study of sanitation can open your eyes to the importance of everything from public health to city engineering. If you envision yourself working to boost public safety or give different groups the resources they need to live healthier lives, a foundation of knowledge about sanitation can help you figure out the best solutions. Effective sanitation systems play a large role in keeping societies running smoothly — and in keeping them healthy, too. But sanitation isn’t just crucial in your city; it impacts people’s health and safety all around the world.‎

    A career in sanitation planning and design can help you make important contributions to the field of public health (without having to attend medical school first). A job in this field may see you designing facilities that ensure proper disposal of waste, and you might also work to figure out the best processes, not just systems, for doing so. Employment in the field of sanitation can also involve ensuring the safe treatment and handling of wastewater or performing testing to determine whether the local environment is safe and uncontaminated.‎

    Whether you’re interested in building or maintaining sanitation systems or you’re more concerned with the ways they’re essential for keeping people around the world healthy, online courses make it easy to explore what intrigues you. Gain an overview about the role of sanitation in addressing global health issues to learn its role in mitigating challenges and improving wellness outcomes. Or, discover the basics about planning and installing innovatively designed sanitation systems that benefit individuals and cities alike. Join the future of education by taking online courses that let you enjoy flexible learning hours, jump-start a career and build tangible skills anywhere you have an internet connection.‎

    Online Sanitation courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Sanitation skills. Choose from a wide range of Sanitation courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Sanitation, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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