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.

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

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Network Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Data Analysis Software, Data Mapping, Data Processing
★ 4.4 (285) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), R Programming, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, File I/O, Scripting Languages, Data Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Health Informatics, R (Software), Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Classification Algorithms
★ 4.2 (287) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
★ 4.7 (330) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Case Studies
★ 4.8 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Pathology, Physiology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology
★ 4.8 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, Developmental Disabilities, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient-centered Care, Medical Prescription, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Science and Research
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Mathematical Modeling, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, R Programming, Scripting, Quantitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Scientific Methods
★ 4.9 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Biotechnology, Plant Operations and Management, Natural Resource Management, Commercialization, Molecular Biology, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Research, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months