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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Data Effectively

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Family Law, Health Policy, School Psychology, Risk Analysis, Mental Health, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Get Started with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Algorithms, Debugging

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Linear Algebra, R Programming, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    H2O.ai

    Data Science and Machine Learning H2O.ai Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Project Planning, Responsible AI, Data Preprocessing, Data Governance, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Science, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Life Sciences, Research, General Science and Research, Environment, Liberal Arts, Human Development, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Social Studies, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physics, Creativity, Timelines, Storytelling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Data Integration, AI Enablement, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Empathy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Advocacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, GitHub, Data Manipulation, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, ChatGPT, Applied Machine Learning, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Data Effectively: Johns Hopkins University
  • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
  • Get Started with Python: Google
  • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Science and Machine Learning H2O.ai Platforms: H2O.ai
  • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan
  • Python for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera

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