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Biotechnology Courses

Biotechnology courses can help you learn genetic engineering, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, PCR for DNA amplification, and various software for analyzing biological data, demonstrating how these skills are applied in research and development settings.

Popular Biotechnology Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan

    Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Critical Care, Intensive Care Medicine, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, Epidemiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Preventative Care, Health Technology, Surgery, Immunology, Health Policy, Pharmacotherapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    204 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Energy and Utilities, Technology Strategies, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Issue, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Innovation, Sustainable Business, Biotechnology, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Commercialization, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2024-25

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Oncology, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Immunology, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Gynecology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Precision Medicine, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Gynecology, Clinical Practices, Pulmonology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Urology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    293 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Simulations, Process Modeling, Differential Equations, Biochemistry, Numerical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medication Administration, Chemistry, Analytical Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biotechnology courses

  • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
  • Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan: National Taiwan University
  • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2024-25: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22 : Universitat de Barcelona
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Pre-formulation: Novartis

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