Genetics courses can help you learn DNA structure, gene expression, genetic variation, and inheritance patterns. You can build skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and interpreting genetic information for research or clinical applications. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, bioinformatics software for analyzing genetic data, and sequencing technologies that are essential for understanding genetic sequences and their implications in health and disease.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Software, Quantitative Research, Electrophysiology, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, General Science and Research, Network Analysis, Biology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Linux Commands, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biology, Structural Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Culture, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Climate Change Programs, Preventative Care, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, New Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Manufacturing Processes
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Plant Operations and Management, Biotechnology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Unix Shell, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Unix Commands, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Epidemiology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks