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Tools and Practices for Addressing Pandemic Challenges (Coursera)

Offered by Politecnico di Milano,

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.

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What You Will Learn

How to use data to make informed decisions and adopt policies during a pandemic
How to implement best practices to address pandemic challenges

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Introduction
Data-driven Approaches to Pandemics
In this module, we discuss how data-driven approaches can support the monitoring and management of pandemics and other critical settings in our society.

WEEK 2
Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response
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
Conclusions

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