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.

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, CI/CD, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), GitHub, Containerization, Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Jupyter, Grafana, Flask (Web Framework), Software Engineering, Application Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Wrangling, Cloud Services, Business Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Generative AI, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Cloud Computing, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Security, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Dashboard, IBM Cognos Analytics, Relational Databases, Data Wrangling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Shiny (R Package), Big Data, SQL, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Data Structures
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, Prototyping, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, User Story, User Centered Design, Mobile Development, Design Reviews, Data Ethics, Mockups, Usability, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Data Ethics, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Security, Risking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Emerging Technologies, Data Security, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Business Analysis, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Wrangling, Spreadsheet Software, Data Science, Data Entry, Data Manipulation, Data Quality, Information Privacy, Google Sheets, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, GitHub, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Django (Web Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months