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Computational Biology Courses

Computational biology courses can help you learn genetic sequencing, protein structure prediction, and biological data analysis. You can build skills in algorithm development, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and bioinformatics software, that support analyzing complex biological datasets and simulating biological processes.


Popular Computational Biology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Efficient Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Cloud Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Cryptography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Data Access, Programming Principles, Computational Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), Network Routing, Data Structures, Network Model, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Data Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Epidemiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Tree Maps, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Software Design, Analysis, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución: Síntesis extendida

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Human Learning, Environment, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cannabis Propagation

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Image Segmentation with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Pseudocode, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computational biology courses

  • Efficient Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making: University of Leeds
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path: Coursera
  • Data Analysis in Python: Codio
  • Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Evolución: Síntesis extendida: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Cannabis Propagation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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