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Computational Biology Courses

Computational biology courses can help you learn genetic sequencing, protein structure prediction, and biological data analysis. You can build skills in algorithm development, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and bioinformatics software, that support analyzing complex biological datasets and simulating biological processes.

Popular Computational Biology Courses and Certifications


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology

    ★ 4.6 (789) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    ★ 4.7 (786) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Systems Thinking, Kinesiology, Learning Theory, Psychology, Research, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (683) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • F
    J

    Multiple educators

    Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Version Control, GitHub, Package and Software Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Data Sharing, Git (Version Control System), Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Psychology of Popularity

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Sociology, Child Development, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research

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

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Javascript, Data Manipulation, HTML and CSS, Data Validation, UI Components, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Thinking, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Program Development, Game Design, Frontend Performance, Event Monitoring

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Package and Software Management, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, GitHub, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Program Development, Version Control, Computational Thinking, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Scripting, Functional Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    ★ 4.5 (594) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Injury Prevention, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Accident Prevention, General Medicine, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.8 (829) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Caltech

    The Science of the Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry

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

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Our Energy Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Oil and Gas, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Socioeconomics, Petroleum Industry, Social Studies, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computational biology courses

  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Psychology of Popularity: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • JavaScript for Beginners: University of California, Davis
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
  • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego

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