Metabolism courses can help you learn about energy production, nutrient breakdown, and the biochemical pathways that sustain life. You can build skills in analyzing metabolic rates, understanding hormonal regulation, and applying nutritional science to health and fitness. Many courses introduce tools like metabolic calculators and software for tracking dietary intake, which help you apply your knowledge in practical settings, whether for personal health goals or professional applications in nutrition and wellness.

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Endocrinology, Neurology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Pathology, Medical Practices and Procedures, Medical Records, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, General Medicine, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research Ethics, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Informed Consent, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, General Science and Research, Behavioral Health, Health Disparities, Physiology, Psychology, Stress Management, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Computational Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Exercise Science, Pharmaceuticals, Contraindication, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Analytical Chemistry, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Blood Pressure, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Physiology, Hemodynamics, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Thermal Management, Capillary, Neurology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biochemistry, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Community Health, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Research Design, Laboratory Techniques, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Specimen Preparation, Cell Biology, Life Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Anthropology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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