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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling, SQL, Model Deployment, Data Mining, Jupyter, Databases, Data Cleansing, Business Research, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Relational Databases, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, IBM Cloud, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), Big Data, Python Programming
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Model Evaluation, Plotly, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Jupyter, Data Pipelines, Data Science, Interactive Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Machine Learning
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plotly, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Professional Networking, Generative AI
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, General Mathematics, Calculus, Graphing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic, Derivatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Business Workflow Analysis, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Data Management, Professional Networking
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Research, Big Data, Databases, Simulations, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Agentic systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Mining, Big Data, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Systems, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months