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      University of Michigan

      Sustainable Consumption and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Science, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      American Museum of Natural History

      Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Clinical Trials

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Community Health, Vulnerability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Nebraska

      High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Patient Safety, Environment Health And Safety, Public Health, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Equipment and Technology, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Feeding the World

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Environmental Science, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Environment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Building Materials and Human Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Building Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Engineering, Health Assessment, Community Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      Alimentación y dietética para una vuelta al mundo a vela

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Needs Assessment, New Product Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Care Management, Care Coordination, Medical Emergency, School Psychology, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Respiratory Care, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nursing, Medication Administration, Child Health, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      707 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, First Aid, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Emergency, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Services, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Triage, Trauma Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Water: an essential resource

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Sanitation, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Human Centered Design, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
    • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
    • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
    • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Alimentación y dietética para una vuelta al mundo a vela: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
    • Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies: University of Colorado System
    • One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response: Politecnico di Milano

    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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