Bioinformatics courses can help you learn sequence alignment, gene expression analysis, and protein structure prediction. You can build skills in data visualization, statistical analysis, and algorithm development. Many courses introduce tools like Bioconductor, BLAST, and Python libraries such as Biopython, that support analyzing biological data and implementing computational methods in research.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Precision Medicine, Data Transformation, Life Sciences
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Research Reports, Biology, Life Sciences, Research Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Integration, Network Model, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Cell Biology, Unix Commands, Laboratory Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Case Management, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Communication, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Patient Advocacy, Community Health, Data Sharing, Decision Support Systems, Community and Social Work, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: grep, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Data Processing, Text Mining, Command-Line Interface, Data Manipulation, Unix, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Code Review, Open Source Technology, Code Reusability, GitHub, Scientific Methods, Software Documentation, Science and Research, Technical Documentation, Informatics, Software Versioning, R (Software), Data Analysis, Programming Principles, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Communication Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Development Environment, Informatics, Automation, Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Oncology
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Team Management, Record Keeping, Medical Science and Research, Collaborative Software, Technical Management, Informatics, Healthcare Project Management, Health Informatics, Devops Tools, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Network Model, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks