Tools and Practices for Addressing Pandemic Challenges

Overview

An overview of the tools, techniques, and practices that can be enacted by policy makers, countries, and organizations to monitor, manage, and react to pandemics and mitigate and govern their impacts.

An introductory, multidisciplinary course covering data science, social science, healthcare, and management, paving the way to various courses on specific matters.

This course is part of the research project 'Pan-European Response to the Impacts of the COVID-19 and future Pandemics and Epidemics' (PERISCOPE, https://www.periscopeproject.eu/). Funded by the European Commission Research Funding programme Horizon 2020 under the Grant Agreement number 101016233, PERISCOPE investigates the broad socio-economic and behavioural impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, to make Europe more resilient and prepared for future large-scale risks.

Syllabus 5

Introduction 5 minutes
Data-driven Approaches to Pandemics 2 hours
In this module, we discuss how data-driven approaches can support the monitoring and management of pandemics and other critical settings in our society.
Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response 1.5 hours
In this module, we offer an overview of health-related approaches and solutions to prepare for, prevent, and respond to pandemics.
Social work during and after a pandemic 40 minutes
Conclusions

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
Self-paced: start any time.
A clear syllabus (5 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

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This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

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Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.