Bioinformatics courses can help you learn sequence alignment, gene expression analysis, and protein structure prediction. You can build skills in data visualization, statistical analysis, and algorithm development. Many courses introduce tools like Bioconductor, BLAST, and Python libraries such as Biopython, that support analyzing biological data and implementing computational methods in research.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Apache Cassandra, Data Ethics, Apache Hive, MongoDB, Data Storage Technologies, Data Lakes, Databases, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Life Sciences, Biology, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, European History, Endocrinology, Anthropology, Ancient History, Neurology, Taxonomy, Biotechnology, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Molecular Biology, Experimentation, Research Design, Biology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Seaborn, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Graph Theory, Data Science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R Programming, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Data Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Responsible AI, Code Review, Maintainability, ChatGPT, Computer Programming Tools, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biomedical Engineering, A/B Testing, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Medical Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Analytics, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Cybersecurity, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Pathology, Treatment Planning, Immunology, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Practices
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Computational Logic, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Cloud-Native Computing, Bioinformatics, Software Development, Debugging, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months