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Life Science Courses

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.

Popular Life Science Courses and Certifications


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Business Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Resource Planning, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Mitigation, Non-Profit Accounting, Public Administration, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Network Model

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    269 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Calculus

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Apply Treasury and Forex Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Expense Management, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Financial Trading, Excel Formulas, Cost Containment, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Business, Decision Making, Transaction Processing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Systems, File Management, Data Store, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Linear Algebra, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physical Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Statistical Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    489 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Help Desk Support, System Support, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Mainframe Computing, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Computer Programming

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Overview of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    461 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Project Management Basics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Team Building, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Management, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Communication, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Regression Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    274 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Productivity, Generative AI Agents, Personal Development, Time Management, Calendar Management, Automation, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    185 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

  • Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits: John Wiley & Sons
  • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto
  • Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Analyze & Apply Treasury and Forex Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM
  • Overview of Data Visualization: Coursera
  • Project Management Basics for Beginners: SkillsBooster Academy

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