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DNA Courses

DNA courses can help you learn genetic sequencing, gene expression analysis, and the principles of heredity. You can build skills in laboratory techniques like PCR, CRISPR, and bioinformatics, which are crucial for analyzing genetic data. Many courses introduce tools such as sequencing software and genetic databases, that support conducting research and interpreting results in genetics and biotechnology.


Popular DNA Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Scientific Visualization, Data Access, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Visualization, Database Software, Data Manipulation, File I/O, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (47) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.9 (531) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, Developmental Disabilities, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introducción a la genética vegetal

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Plant Operations and Management, Biotechnology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming

    ★ 4.3 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Memory Management, Microbiology

    ★ 4.6 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling

    ★ 4.6 (172) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research Design

    ★ 3.3 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    User DNA: Crafting Personas & Journey Maps in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Design Research, User Research, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona Development, Design Software, Collaborative Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatic Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Molecular Biology, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Biotechnology, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Biochemistry, Drug Development, Cell Biology, Medical Science and Research, Oncology, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health

    ★ 4.8 (845) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Python for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, File I/O, Computational Logic, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.3 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular DNA courses

  • Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython: Coursera
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease: University of Minnesota
  • Introducción a la genética vegetal: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
  • Chemical Biology: University of Geneva
  • Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • User DNA: Crafting Personas & Journey Maps in Miro: Coursera
  • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto

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