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Biology courses can help you learn cellular processes, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary theory. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through hands-on experiments and field studies. Many courses introduce tools like microscopes, DNA sequencers, and statistical software, that support conducting research and analyzing biological data.

Popular Biology Courses and Certifications


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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Climate Change Programs, Preventative Care, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, New Product Development, Manufacturing Standards, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Biology

    4.8 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematics Education, Design Reviews, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital pedagogy, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Conceptual Design, Research and Design, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

    4.9 stars, 153 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (153) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

    4.9 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    4.8 stars, 57 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Research, Laboratory Experience

    4.8 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology

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

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Ecosystems of California

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Life Sciences, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Ancient History

    4.7 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Programs, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environment, Biology

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Microbiology, Network Model, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming

    4.2 stars, 59 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (59) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Bioinformatics, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Experimentation

    4.8 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability: University of Florida
  • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
  • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry: University of Florida
  • Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web: Coursera

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