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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Behavioral Economics, Community Health, Data Literacy, Behavioral Health, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Emergency Response, Health And Safety Standards, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      636 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Content Creation, Patient Education And Counseling, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Web Content, Persuasive Communication, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Facebook, Data Collection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de Chile

      Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Case Management, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Medical Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Water Resources, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Public Safety and National Security, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Food Safety and Sanitation, Risk Management, International Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      556 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Peking University

      遗传学实验

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Experimentation, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Life Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Policies, Media and Communications, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Gestion et Politique de l'eau

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Florida

      The Meat We Eat

      Skills you'll gain: Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Production Process, Environment, Manufacturing Processes, Microbiology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Amsterdam

      The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Socioeconomics, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Cooking for Busy Healthy People

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Resourcefulness, Food and Beverage, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Creativity, Planning, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Communication Strategies, Systems Thinking, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
    • Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios: Yale University
    • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
    • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University
    • 遗传学实验: Peking University
    • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Gestion et Politique de l'eau : University of Geneva
    • The Meat We Eat: University of Florida
    • The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance: University of Amsterdam
    • Cooking for Busy Healthy People: Stanford University

    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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