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.

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Java, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Data Literacy, Sample Size Determination, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmacology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Neurology, Cardiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Oncology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Water Quality, Research, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Computer Literacy, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Mobile Development, Culture, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, JSON, Web Development, Web Applications, Data Import/Export, Application Development, Mobile Development, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Management, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Microsoft Visual Studio, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Markov Model, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Probability, Game Theory, Probability Distribution, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours