International education
Free online courses and professional development
Free online learning in epidemiology, infection prevention and control, immunization and public health. Check each course for languages and certificate requirements.
A free, self-paced RKI/WHO course on public health intelligence, information analysis and early threat detection, available through WHO Academy. Search the platform using the course title.
Free courses and materials in infectious disease epidemiology, microbiology, bioinformatics, antimicrobial resistance and outbreak response. Certificate availability depends on the course.
Free learning in microbiology, laboratory safety, quality and laboratory informatics. Registration may be required.
Free professional development in environmental health: drinking water, food safety, waste, radiation protection, occupational health, air quality, zoonoses and vectors.
Choose free self-paced courses and technical webinars on food safety, nutrition, antimicrobial resistance and One Health.
Free open EU Academy courses on food safety risk assessment, risk communication, systematic reviews and verification of GLP studies. An account is required.
Free, open-access introductory course in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and laboratory research quality.
Webinars
Open WHO IPC webinar recordings on healthcare-associated infection surveillance, hand hygiene, WASH and outbreak infection control. Some recordings are also available in Russian.
Internships
WHO Internship Programme offers competitive public health technical placements for students and recent graduates. Apply through WHO Careers and check eligibility, languages, deadlines and financial support. Full travel and accommodation funding is not guaranteed.
Participation guidance
Open the official resource, select relevant training and register if required. Check languages, deadlines, certificates and eligibility. Recognition within the Centre’s professional development system is considered separately. Information checked: 31 October 2026.
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