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Biotechnology Courses

Biotechnology courses can help you learn genetic engineering, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, PCR for DNA amplification, and various software for analyzing biological data, demonstrating how these skills are applied in research and development settings.


Popular Biotechnology Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (325) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Advocacy

    ★ 4.8 (426) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Biology

    ★ 4.6 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.4 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Deep Learning, Sustainable Technologies, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Molecular Biology, Anomaly Detection, Pharmacology

    ★ 4.6 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.5 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan

    Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Surgery, Immunology, Health Policy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology, Biology

    ★ 4.4 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Research Design, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Equipment, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Specimen Preparation, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Urology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export

    ★ 3.8 (385) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling

    ★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biotechnology courses

  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
  • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications: University of Michigan
  • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
  • Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan: National Taiwan University
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21: Universitat de Barcelona

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