Genetics courses can help you learn DNA structure, gene expression, genetic variation, and inheritance patterns. You can build skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and interpreting genetic information for research or clinical applications. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, bioinformatics software for analyzing genetic data, and sequencing technologies that are essential for understanding genetic sequences and their implications in health and disease.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Computational Thinking
★ 4.6 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery
★ 4.8 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Moderna
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Immunology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Drug Development, Oncology
★ 4.8 (119) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Structural Analysis, Experimentation, Biochemical Assays, Quantitative Research
★ 4.6 (247) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, Environment and Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology
★ 4.5 (391) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Differential Equations, Process Modeling, Design Specifications
★ 4.5 (37) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Analysis, Science and Research
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Plant Operations and Management, Biotechnology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
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

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Microbiology, Science and Research
★ 4.4 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Mapping, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Linux Commands, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks