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Genetic Engineering Courses

Genetic engineering courses can help you learn gene editing techniques, DNA sequencing, and the principles of synthetic biology. You can build skills in designing experiments, analyzing genetic data, and applying CRISPR technology for various applications. Many courses introduce tools like bioinformatics software and laboratory equipment, that support conducting research and developing genetically modified organisms.

Popular Genetic Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Protecting Sensitive Data in Gen AI Model Responses

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Gemini, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud API, Jupyter, Responsible AI, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics

    ★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Evaluation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Systems, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Billing Systems, Clinical Research, Program Evaluation, Medical Billing, Estimation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing

    ★ 4.5 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Data Access

    ★ 3.8 (386) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Dialysis, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Clinical Monitoring, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy

    ★ 4.8 (373) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Production Management, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Public Health, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (257) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Life Sciences

    ★ 4.1 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 9 of our most popular genetic engineering courses

  • Protecting Sensitive Data in Gen AI Model Responses: Google Cloud
  • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
  • Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?: Imperial College London
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego

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