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Drug Discovery Courses

Drug discovery courses can help you learn the drug development process, target identification, lead optimization, and clinical trial design. You can build skills in molecular modeling, high-throughput screening, and data analysis techniques. Many courses introduce tools like cheminformatics software, bioinformatics platforms, and laboratory techniques that are crucial for analyzing compounds and assessing their effectiveness.

Popular Drug Discovery Courses and Certifications


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    Novartis

    Pharmacokinetics

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration

    4.8 stars, 82 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Biochemical Assays, Verification And Validation, Chemistry

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #4: Drug Safety - Pharmacovigilance

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Medical Prescription, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7 stars, 113 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (113) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Novartis

    Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Drug Development

    4.7 stars, 532 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (532) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Chemistry

    4.8 stars, 58 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Precision Medicine, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biotechnology

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • N

    Novartis

    Lead Selection & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Chemistry

    4.9 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Genentech

    Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Epidemiology

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    STARWEAVER

    AI & Digital Transformation for Pharma & Biotech

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Pharmaceuticals, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Precision Medicine, Biotechnology, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy

    4.7 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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