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.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Science and Research
★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Machine Learning, Project Management
★ 4.6 (118K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub
★ 4.5 (51K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.7 (359) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export
★ 4.6 (151K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, R (Software), Business Analysis, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, R Programming, Data Science, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Cloud Computing, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (102K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storage, Deep Learning, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (78K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Biology, Hydrology, Climate Change Programs, Life Sciences, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Systems
★ 4.7 (474) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Workflow Management, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Solutions, Technical Communication, Process Design, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (4K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
★ 4.7 (234) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.6 (203) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Acceptance Testing, Laboratory Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Laboratory Procedures, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Anatomy, Quantitative Research, Product Development, Psychology
★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months