Life science courses can help you learn cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, and human anatomy. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through experiments and research projects. Many courses introduce tools like laboratory equipment, bioinformatics software, and statistical analysis programs, that support conducting experiments and interpreting scientific data.
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services, Resilience, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Positivity, Mental Health Therapies, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Optimism, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychology, Creativity, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Exercise Therapy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Biological Engineering, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Blood Banking, Biochemistry
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Electrical Equipment, Survey Creation, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Estimation, Physics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, AI literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Design, Transact-SQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, GitHub Copilot, Query Languages, Generative AI, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Dependency Analysis
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Web Development, Authentications, API Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Unit Testing, Test Tools, Database Development, MySQL, User Accounts, Web Applications, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Development Testing, Test Planning, Simulations, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming Tools, C (Programming Language), Build Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Verification And Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months