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Life Science Courses

Life science courses can help you learn cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, and human anatomy. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through experiments and research projects. Many courses introduce tools like laboratory equipment, bioinformatics software, and statistical analysis programs, that support conducting experiments and interpreting scientific data.


Popular Life Science Courses and Certifications


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    Olay

    Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Product Quality (QA/QC), Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Product Testing, Standard Operating Procedure, Packaging and Labeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Data Science & Inteligencia Artificial aplicados a negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Data Science, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Organizational Change, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, IT Service Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Howard University

    Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Power BI for Data Science and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Analytics, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Inference, Probability, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

    Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Visionary, Human Development, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Data Science: How to Plan Projects, Research and Reflect

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Technical Communication, Record Keeping, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Personal Development, Technical Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Emergency Response, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Pathology

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Making Science Reproducible - A Capstone Course

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Secure Coding, Key Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

  • Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science: Olay
  • Data Science & Inteligencia Artificial aplicados a negocios: Universidad de Palermo
  • Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python: Howard University
  • Graduate Diploma in Computer Science: University of London
  • Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice: Duke University
  • Power BI for Data Science and Analytics: Edureka
  • Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Statistics for Data Science with Python: EDUCBA
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Science: How to Plan Projects, Research and Reflect: University of Leeds

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